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Where can I fly from Columbus Airport?Prices from CMH, departing Wed 7/15 and returning Wed 7/22

Book Cheap International Flights from Columbus

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Columbus 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 international flight deals from Columbus to anywhere

Fri, Jul 17 - Tue, Jul 21
Frontier Logo
4:47 pm - 12:49 pm
CMH
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CUN
21h 02m
1 stop
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3:31 pm - 4:02 pm
CUN
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CMH
23h 31m
1 stop
$434Frontier
Tue, Jul 7 - Tue, Jul 21
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5:44 pm - 1:46 pm
CMH
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CUN
21h 02m
1 stop
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3:31 pm - 4:02 pm
CUN
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CMH
23h 31m
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$436Frontier
Thu, Jul 30 - Mon, Aug 3
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5:44 pm - 1:46 pm
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CUN
21h 02m
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3:06 pm - 4:59 pm
CUN
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CMH
24h 53m
1 stop
$447Frontier
Mon, Aug 3 - Wed, Aug 19
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2:15 pm - 6:50 am
CMH
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MAD
10h 35m
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6:20 am - 3:22 pm
MAD
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CMH
15h 02m
2 stops
$822Air Canada
Mon, Aug 3 - Wed, Aug 19
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9:55 am - 6:50 am
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MAD
14h 55m
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6:20 am - 3:22 pm
MAD
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CMH
15h 02m
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$824Air Canada
Mon, Aug 3 - Wed, Aug 19
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2:15 pm - 6:50 am
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MAD
10h 35m
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6:20 am - 3:22 pm
MAD
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CMH
15h 02m
2 stops
$829Air Canada
Fri, Sep 11 - Wed, Sep 16
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2:15 pm - 10:15 pm
CMH
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BVA
26h 00m
2 stops
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5:55 am - 8:21 pm
BVA
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CMH
20h 26m
2 stops
$848Multiple Airlines
Mon, Sep 7 - Mon, Oct 5
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12:28 pm - 1:40 pm
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BKK
38h 12m
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1:50 am - 10:30 pm
BKK
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CMH
31h 40m
2 stops
$934SAUDIA
Tue, Sep 22 - Mon, Oct 5
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7:07 am - 12:50 am
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BOM
32h 13m
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6:50 pm - 10:30 pm
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CMH
37h 10m
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$941SAUDIA
Thu, Nov 19 - Mon, Jan 11
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12:12 pm - 12:50 am
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BOM
26h 08m
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2:30 am - 9:27 pm
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29h 27m
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$944SAUDIA

Book Cheap Domestic Flights from Columbus

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Columbus 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 domestic flight deals from Columbus

Tue, Aug 25 - Tue, Sep 1
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1:02 pm - 6:11 pm
CMH
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MCO
5h 09m
1 stop
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7:10 am - 1:34 pm
MCO
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CMH
6h 24m
1 stop
$136Breeze Airways
Mon, Aug 31 - Thu, Sep 10
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6:45 pm - 10:26 pm
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MCO
3h 41m
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7:00 am - 12:42 pm
MCO
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CMH
5h 42m
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$144Breeze Airways
Mon, Aug 24 - Mon, Aug 31
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6:45 pm - 10:26 pm
CMH
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MCO
3h 41m
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2:19 pm - 6:05 pm
MCO
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CMH
3h 46m
1 stop
$145Breeze Airways
Fri, Sep 18 - Wed, Sep 23
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4:57 pm - 6:18 pm
CMH
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DEN
3h 21mnonstop
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11:05 am - 3:57 pm
DEN
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CMH
2h 52mnonstop
$213Frontier
Wed, Aug 12 - Tue, Aug 18
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6:50 am - 3:30 pm
CMH
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MIA
8h 40m
1 stop
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9:15 am - 6:45 pm
MIA
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CMH
9h 30m
2 stops
$233Southwest
Tue, Jul 21 - Tue, Jul 28
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6:00 am - 4:29 pm
CMH
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JFK
10h 29m
1 stop
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10:00 pm - 9:05 am
JFK
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CMH
11h 05m
1 stop
$247American Airlines
Fri, Aug 28 - Tue, Sep 1
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7:35 pm - 11:30 pm
CMH
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SEA
6h 55m
1 stop
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5:20 am - 2:55 pm
SEA
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CMH
6h 35m
1 stop
$252Southwest
Tue, Jul 21 - Tue, Jul 28
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9:10 am - 11:11 am
CMH
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JFK
2h 01mnonstop
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10:00 pm - 9:05 am
JFK
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CMH
11h 05m
1 stop
$254American Airlines
Wed, Jul 15 - Wed, Jul 22
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9:19 am - 11:12 am
CMH
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EWR
1h 53mnonstop
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8:45 am - 10:40 am
EWR
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CMH
1h 55mnonstop
$261United Airlines
Sat, Jul 18 - Tue, Jul 21
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6:47 pm - 11:59 pm
CMH
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BOS
5h 12m
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8:11 am - 10:31 am
BOS
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CMH
2h 20mnonstop
$281Delta
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for flights from Columbus

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

Which are the most popular places to fly to from Columbus Airport?

The domestic destinations KAYAK users have most searched for when searching for flights from Columbus Airport.

Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular place to fly from Columbus is New York (20% of total searches). The next most popular destinations are Denver Intl (5%) and Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (4%).

What are the most popular international flights out of Columbus Airport?

The international destinations KAYAK users have most searched for when searching for flights from Columbus Airport.

There are many international destinations you can fly to from Columbus Airport. The most popular international destinations among KAYAK users are London, Tokyo and Cancún.

What are the most popular countries to fly to from Columbus Airport?

The most popular countries KAYAK users have searched for from Columbus Airport along with the average round-trip price for the route clicked by KAYAK users in the last 2 weeks.

Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular country to fly to from Columbus Airport is Canada (95% of total searches). The next most popular destinations are Mexico (4%) and Dominican Republic (1%).

Which cities can I fly to direct from Columbus Airport?

There are loads of places you can fly direct to from Columbus Airport. The most popular destinations for direct flights among KAYAK users are Chicago, Los Angeles, Tampa, Los Angeles and Fort Lauderdale. On average, the cheapest of these destinations on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks for a return flight was Springfield at $196, while the most expensive was Fort Lauderdale, at $304.

Which international cities can I fly to direct from Columbus Airport?

What is the longest direct flight from Columbus Airport?

The longest direct flight you can take from Columbus Airport is to Los Angeles, with a duration of 5h 14m. The next longest is San Francisco at 5h 09m, followed by a flight to Seattle at 5h 07m.

What are the cheapest places to fly to from Columbus Airport?

The cheapest destination for a flight from Columbus found on KAYAK in the last two weeks was Greenville and cost $64. The next cheapest destinations were Charleston at $64 and Atlanta at $68.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$61
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 12% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 25% increase in price.
Flight from Columbus Airport to Orlando Airport

Flights from Columbus: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew from Columbus to anywhere 
JeffreyFlew with Delta
CMH
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DTW
Apr 2026
Check your bags for damage before leaving the terminal or booking an Uber. I found out my bag was damaged as I was loading it into the Uber. It's too late to make a claim by then.
Verified travelerFlew with American Airlines
CMH
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DFW
Apr 2026
To not use hard sided bags. They can Crack when thrown from planes luggage compartment below to baggage carrier truck or vehicle
Verified travelerFlew with United Airlines
CMH
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DEN
Apr 2026
Try to board as early as possible because United is very selective on enforcing the carry on rules.
MitchellFlew with American Airlines
CMH
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DFW
Dec 2024
If you choose main extra, avoid row 10 or higher.
Marie
CMH
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DTW
May 2024
Get TSA pre approved for a faster security check.
Verified travelerFlew with Kenya Airways
CMH
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JFK
May 2024
Get to the airport early especially for International flights so as to make sure screening is completed. The Delta kiosks are glitchy and do not always work

FAQs for booking flights out of Columbus Airport

  • How can I get to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) from downtown Columbus?

    If you want to travel by public transportation to CMH, you can catch a Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) bus. This includes connecting to Route 7, which has stops in the downtown area, or to Route 23, which is in the Eastmoor area. Fares are about $2 for the buses. Otherwise, you can catch a rideshare, like Uber, or hail a taxi. From downtown Columbus, taxi fares can be around $25, depending on where you start.

  • What are my parking options at CMH?

    Across from the main terminal is a parking garage that offers short-term parking on the fourth floor with direct access to the terminal. The daily rate there is about $30 a day. The garage’s other floors are for longer parking periods. The daily rate there is about $20 a day. For more affordable choices, there is the walking lot, which is about a 10min walk to the terminal, for about $13 per day, and three economy lots, which charge daily rates of around $5 to about $10. There is a shuttle that runs between the economy lots and the terminal, 24 hours a day.

  • Are there lounges at CMH?

    You can relax before your flight at the Escape Centurion Lounge for a standard entry fee of around $45. Located near Gate 32 in Concourse B, you can get something to eat or drink while also having access to an extensive digital library and private workspaces. They also offer children’s activity packs if you are traveling with little ones. This lounge is open every day, from 5 am to 8 pm.

  • Do the services and facilities at CMH offer increased accessibility?

    CMH offers an extensive array of increased accessibility services and facilities. Wheelchairs and other special assistance can be arranged through your airline and the airport. The airport itself has accessible restrooms and parking, while there is braille signage throughout and Aira access for the visually impaired.

  • What is Columbus also known as?

    Columbus Airport’s airport code is CMH. It can also be referred to as Columbus, John Glenn Columbus Intl, Port Columbus Intl.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Columbus 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 Columbus Airport.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Columbus 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 Columbus 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 your destination with an airline and back to Columbus Airport with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Columbus 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 from Columbus Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding a cheap flight out of Columbus Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found tickets from Columbus Airport to the following destinations at these prices or less: Atlanta $152 one-way - $195 round-trip; Denver $214 one-way - $370 round-trip; Chicago $220 one-way - $443 round-trip
  • John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) is an international airport that is about 6 miles from downtown Columbus. It was named after John Glenn, a US Senator and astronaut from Ohio, in 2015 and serves the Central Ohio and Columbus areas.
  • There are three concourses at CMH. Concourse A mainly serves flights for Southwest Airlines. Concourse B sees flights for Air Canada, American Airlines, Spirit Airlines, and United Airlines. Concourse C is typically for Alaska Air, Breeze Airways, Delta Air Lines, and Frontier Airlines.
  • If you are traveling with a pet, you have access to two pet relief areas outside the main terminal, on either side of the structure. Once inside, if your pet is not a service animal, it must be kept inside a carrier. If you need a pet relief area for your service animal after going through security, an airline gate agent can help you.
  • Need to stretch your legs before your flight from CMH? You can have plenty to look at and appreciate as you walk through the airport. CMH features installations and exhibits that showcase Ohio’s art and history. This includes a section dedicated to Ohio’s many famous aviators, such as Neil Armstrong, Eddie Rickenbacker, and the Wright Brothers.
  • You can take a break from the hecticness and stress of travel at the Interfaith Chapel at CMH. It is located by Carousel 6 in the baggage claim area. You can sit in peace and quiet for a while, or you can reflect on the prayer books or writings from many faiths supplied by an interfaith service group.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Columbus to Worldwide

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Columbus to Worldwide? 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
SouthwestOverall score based on 4235 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.5Entertainment
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
7.0Food
Airline reviews

Airline is not very senior friendly. Flights are late, forcing us to run to the connecting flight. Food is awful. Wish they would go back to pretzels and peanuts. During flight, pressurization isn’t quite right and all of our ears get plugged. Everything is nickel and dime, charging for boarding, seat selection and legroom. While a screen at the desk in the gate area says check your roll on bag now for free due to space limitation, the employee at the desk will not check the bag without a $100 fee. Insane.

2.0 MediocreAngie, Jun 2026
CLE - DEN
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Airline is not very senior friendly. Flights are late, forcing us to run to the connecting flight. Food is awful. Wish they would go back to pretzels and peanuts. During flight, pressurization isn’t quite right and all of our ears get plugged. Everything is nickel and dime, charging for boarding, seat selection and legroom. While a screen at the desk in the gate area says check your roll on bag now for free due to space limitation, the employee at the desk will not check the bag without a $100 fee. Insane.

Kayak could’ve posted the correct gate number. Almost missed my flight.

Slow boarding, limited food and drink portions. Bad delays and turbulence

there were two flight attendants that were up front...that were the best! They get KUDOs for making my trip only fantastic. Tell them Jeff said that!

OKay. I sat in the back of the plane and it was really loud between babies and little kids, and adults who.like to talk a lot and loudly most of the flight.

Flight coming out of Buffalo was delayed, so we had to be rescheduled on another flight from Baltimore to Phoenix which means we had a long layover and got home 3.5 hours late. Shuttle to parking stopped at 10pm, so we had to pay for an Uber to the parking lot and got charged an extra day of parking since it was after midnight. Not the best experience. Long day!

Was fine, delayed and feels like southwest is always late

I don't know why flying out of Sarasota requires two plane changes.

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.

The flight was smooth. The Southwest experience has degraded overall, but this one was okay.

Flight delayed four separate times. I’m now one hour hours late to landing.

worst flight ever from Delta, it got delayed and kept on delaying..

Should never have had to go to Detroit from Orlando back to Tennessee!

Got rerouted from a straight flight from Orlando to Atlanta to Knoxville to a flight from Orlando to Detroit to Knoxville! Seriously!! Flight delay out of Detroit! Long day for what should have been a pretty easy travel day!

Two delays on two separate planes with parts they could not easily find and replace.

Checkin was good, fllight ws good. Onlly complaint is lack of foot on 6 hour flight from Seattle to Boston. Snacks were flimsy - chips and cookies. could have offered something more substantial for such a long flight. I know you can buy food in airport but for the price you pay for a ticket, they should step up for the passengers.

Only beverages were offered to first class and I thought the flight attendant could have also served the Delta Comfort as well instead of sitting down and staring at her phone and walking past all of us to the back of the plane to charge her phone more. There was a complete lack of turbulence and was safe enough for flights attendant to walk around in the front of the plane, collect trash and serve a few people water and turn off the seat belt light. Also didn’t enforce people putting their seats into the upright position and allowed two passengers to remain reclined during landing. They seemed out to lunch completely. Usually my experience on Delta is much better.

Long story short, it was one of the better flight experiences I've had in some time when compared with other airlines.

Flight was great! This flight from Atlanta was even better than when I paid for Comfort from SNA to Atlanta.

Connection flights should be spaced out farther because too close I missed my connection.

I was promised by United Airline (operated by ANA) that I will be seated together with my kids as I am the only adult flying with two minors. We did not get seats together in our 11 hours flight from LA to Tokyo. When asked at the gate, ANA representative said United Airline should have informed them that there is a parent flying with two minors. He said they can’t do anything in the system as the flight is full. He ask me to ask passengers next to me and the kids if they are willing to change seats. This is ridiculous! However, I went in the flight and asked other passages but no one willing to change seats. 11 hours and we were seating separately. I was very disappointed with this. It made things super inconvenient for me.

Our flight was delayed several Times due to mechanical issues. Although I understand this may happen at times, it was very inconvenient and we had to book a hotel for an overnight stay. We were traveling with my 3-yo grandson and waiting at the airport from noon until 6:30pm with no reassurance that our next rescheduled flight would depart, we had to decide what’s best for him. A day later, I found out that I may be able to demand compensation if my flight is delayed more than 4 hours. I will hav to read the fine print next time.

Flight cancelled instead of leaving Friday am now, maybe, leaving Sunday

The pilot had to extend the flight time from san antonio to Houston to burn off fuel. This caused a lot of unnecessary stress since we had a tight connection to Aruba. And with no other flights going to Aruba we were worried about spending a night in Houston. We had to to run to our connection because of the flight crews mistake. Not happy.

Service was professional and quick. Premium economy seat was comfortable given the class

one of the flight attendants on the Dallas to frankfurt leg was somewhat rude..

I'm a United 1K member and have ben for 10 years. The gate agent had no control over the boarding process and had us passengers queued for hours as delays were announced. On the plane, the overhead air nozzle was broken so col over was powering through on me and the passenger next to me. Not a great experience for a million miler on United. Feel free to contact me. Josh Smigel - DM426089

Like: departed and arrived on time. Unlike: Food options for purchase allways bad, 1 of 2 of the crew members not very friendly at all. Seats and leg room aweful. At this point I am thinking on switching to AA.

Over 5 hour delay with minimal updates or ability to standby for alternative flights. During boarding and 1 hr+ wait for takeoff, seats were drenched w water from air conditioning condensation and always leftover crumbs on carpet and seats

It was perfect! United Airlines staff was extremely caring, super friendly and professional

Leave on time. We waited on the plane for hour hours and it was hot and smelly

Two hours delay, probably one hour because they didn’t bring catering and they had to bring water in board. There a change of aircraft. But delays galore at CLT so it must be a CLT and/or AA operation issue. The 1 hr additional delays because nobody could bring 2 packs of water sooner is probably the best example of this airline operates

Flight was delayed 5 hours. Initial reason for delay was 'maintenance' - which makes sense. Then, the additional 2 hours continued to say it was maintenance - when I know EWR had a 2 hour delay. AA did not say that. Additionally, when boarding, there was only one agent at the counter for a long time - until another came to help. After boarding, we had to wait another 45 minutes due to 'no catering'. So while we waited for catering, AA continued to board additional passengers - which seemed odd - and raised questions about what really was going on. I sat in First Class. During the flight, the flight crew allowed a significant number of non-First Class passengers to use the front bathroom - which created a very crowded environment in First Class which was uncomfortable. This also delayed First Class passengers from using the bathroom. Overall, horrible experience.

The Charleston, WV airport was cute. Very good staff and small enough to feel comfortable. The plane had more leg room than bigger planes. Much more comfortable.

Another uncoordinated American experience. Always surprises me at DFW for them of all places. Have to take this flight as there are no other good time options. We knew from the start that something was wrong, but the pilot wouldn't tell us. I just watched my Kayak app grow the delay by 10 minutes as it went to 3.5 hours. They were uncoordinated with maintenance (as maintenance, when finally arriving, knew within 15 minutes the plane wasn't going. No 'sorry' or 'this is what is going on' comment. The pilot seemed unfazed / didn't care about the process we were going through.

The seats. The seat in front of me was awful and when the guy sat down, it flew back and hit my head when I was putting my backpack under the seat, It didn't make for a pleasant experience,

Luggage did not make it onto my plane. Business seats were economy with empty row seat. Just horrible experience. Why would the company allow for transfers that don’t give employees enough time to transfer luggages??

I’ve got 31F seat and window seat . My 2 co passengers was AA crew members and they were very rude attitude and when I was going to use bathroom their gestures was very different and awkward and the guy beside me completely occupied the hand rest and I was really uncomfortable

The gate experience at LAX was abysmal (same for the arrival experience two days prior). Despite the LAX -> SAT schedule of two flights daily, our departure gate was at a smaller hub that we had to be bussed to from Terminal 4. Fortunately, I arrived at LAX extra early and had time to spare, but if I had not known, I might have missed my flight. I looked at the LAX airport map in the AA app and there was no indication of the additional boarding process. Lastly the gate area we were bussed to was crowded with limited food and beverage options. On flight, the fight attendant was hospitable and attentive, the flight was smooth, and AA's free (and working) wifi for AA members were all on the positive side.

It was so much better than expected, Ohare is not such a pleasant experience but American Airlines with the new, clean aeroplane and free Wi-Fi was outstanding and the crew so pleasant and helpful.

There weren't enough employees at check in took awhile to get bags checked. There wasn't a wheel chair for me, I was sent to someone who turns out to work for a different airline, if My flight hadn't been delayed I probably would have missed my flight as it was, by the time I arrived at my gate, they started boarding in about 15 minutes. I don't know who took me to my gate, definitely was not the normal people who take passengers to the gate. I'm guessing she may have been in a management position. I wish I knew her name, she went beyond to help me. With that said everyone was kind, and were doing the best they could. So, I choose to say it was an Adventure, stressful start, but good. In the end went well. The situation was not only difficult for passengers but the employee's.

The staff at the check in counter was so rude. Made you feel Incompetent

Frontier scheduled a 40 minute connection in DEN. What they failed to mention was that they “close the doors” 20 mins prior to departure, which means you only have 20 mins. Not enough time. Possibly against DOT regulations. Filing complaint.

Flight was scheduled at 9:40pm. Got delayed to 10 am, the next day. crazy

The bag check, flight check-in, and onboard experience convinced my wife and me that we will actively go out of our way to avoid flying Frontier Airlines in the future. At bag check, we were informed that check-in could only be completed via the Frontier mobile app. Unfortunately, the app was extremely frustrating—sending us through repetitive, confusing loops that repeatedly forced us to decline add-on services with nearly every click. While most airline apps upsell, this one felt intentionally exhausting. As the process dragged on, we became genuinely concerned that my phone battery would die before check-in could be completed. We approached the bag check staff—who were standing together talking—and explained both our frustration and our predicament. They laughed. Later, my wife described the interaction as “gaslighting,” which felt accurate. We were then informed it would cost $25 per person simply to have our boarding passes printed. From that point forward, the tone of the experience was consistently hostile. The bag check employees were condescending and combative, behaving more like bullies than customer service staff. Unfortunately, that same attitude continued onboard. One flight attendant argued with me when I attempted to stow my backpack in the overhead bin. I explained that we had each paid $75 to check our bags specifically so we would not need to use carry-on space and could have adequate legroom. She demanded to see my ticket, pointed out that it said “no carry-on”—which I acknowledged—and I reiterated that this was precisely why we paid to check our bags. Her response was, “I don’t make the rules.” She then walked away, but not before asking if I “truly wanted to fly back to Chicago today?”—an unnecessary and unmistakable threat. It is also worth noting that despite booking our tickets together in the same transaction, we were not seated together. Upon our return to Chicago—where we could once again sit together—we compared onboard experiences. We both remarked on how unhappy the flight attendants appeared and how each of us was separately asked whether we would like to purchase a beverage. We declined. At no point was water mentioned as an option, leaving us with the clear impression that even water came at a cost—or that complimentary water, if available at all, was deliberately left unmentioned. Overall, the experience was shocking and deeply disappointing, but it was also a profound learning experience—one we will not forget and will not repeat. -Steve

Plane was hot and miserable and the crew was rude!

12 hour delay required getting on and off plane 3 times - would have at least liked to have been offered a snack or drink

They didn’t offer a water, even after I asked

They switched our terminal 3 times and we were delayed for four plus hours!!!

It was an early flight and most people napped/slept and the crew let us which was nice.

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