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Cheap Flights from Honolulu to California

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Los Angeles
Los Angelesnonstop$360
San Francisco
San Franciscononstop$417
San Diego
San Diegononstop$443
San Jose
San Josenonstop$396
Palm Springs
Palm Springs1 stop$436
Fresno
Fresno1 stop$477
San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo1 stop$518
Arcata
Arcata2 stops$722
Redding
Redding1 stop$656
Reno
Reno1 stop$469
Sacramento
Sacramentononstop$403
Los Angeles
Los Angelesnonstop$360
San Francisco
San Franciscononstop$417
San Diego
San Diegononstop$443
San Jose
San Josenonstop$396
Palm Springs
Palm Springs1 stop$436
Fresno
Fresno1 stop$477
San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo1 stop$518
Arcata
Arcata2 stops$722
Redding
Redding1 stop$656
Reno
Reno1 stop$469
Sacramento
Sacramentononstop$403

Book Cheap Honolulu to California Plane Tickets

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

Thu, Sep 17 - Mon, Sep 21
Alaska Airlines Logo
12:10 pm - 8:30 pm
HNL
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LGB
5h 20mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:25 am - 10:18 am
LGB
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HNL
5h 53mnonstop
$303Alaska Airlines
Wed, Sep 2 - Mon, Sep 7
Southwest Logo
12:15 pm - 8:30 pm
HNL
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LGB
5h 15mnonstop
Southwest Logo
7:00 am - 9:45 am
LGB
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HNL
5h 45mnonstop
$305Southwest
Thu, Aug 27 - Tue, Sep 1
Southwest Logo
9:30 pm - 8:10 am
HNL
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LGB
7h 40m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
7:00 am - 9:45 am
LGB
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HNL
5h 45mnonstop
$314Southwest
Tue, Aug 25 - Sat, Sep 12
Delta Logo
7:40 pm - 9:07 am
HNL
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BUR
10h 27m
1 stop
Delta Logo
7:05 am - 4:05 pm
BUR
-
HNL
12h 00m
2 stops
$340Delta
Tue, Aug 25 - Mon, Sep 7
Delta Logo
7:40 pm - 9:07 am
HNL
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BUR
10h 27m
1 stop
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 2:09 pm
BUR
-
HNL
10h 09m
1 stop
$344Delta
Thu, Aug 13 - Fri, Aug 14
Alaska Airlines Logo
10:31 am - 7:03 pm
HNL
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BUR
5h 32mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 10:00 am
BUR
-
HNL
6h 00mnonstop
$351Alaska Airlines
Thu, Sep 17 - Mon, Sep 21
Alaska Airlines Logo
1:33 pm - 10:10 pm
HNL
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ONT
5h 37mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
9:31 am - 12:30 pm
ONT
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HNL
5h 59mnonstop
$361Alaska Airlines
Fri, Aug 28 - Mon, Sep 7
American Airlines Logo
8:30 pm - 5:03 am
HNL
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LAX
5h 33mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
3:54 pm - 6:47 pm
LAX
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HNL
5h 53mnonstop
$364American Airlines
Tue, Sep 1 - Wed, Sep 2
United Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 8:26 pm
HNL
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SMF
10h 26m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
10:14 am - 4:09 pm
SMF
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HNL
8h 55m
1 stop
$418United Airlines
Thu, Jul 9 - Mon, Jul 13
United Airlines Logo
2:40 pm - 10:49 pm
HNL
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SFO
5h 09mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
1:55 pm - 4:18 pm
SFO
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HNL
5h 23mnonstop
$419United Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Honolulu to California flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Honolulu to California?

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

What is the cheapest Honolulu to California flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest ticket to California from Honolulu found in the last 5 days was to Ontario, at $297 round-trip. The most popular route is from Honolulu (HNL) to Los Angeles (LAX), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 5 days was $356.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to California?

The average price for all round-trip flights from Honolulu to California depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

The cheapest time of day to fly to California is generally in the evening, when round-trip flights cost $509 on average. Morning departures are around 18% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to California is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $640.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Honolulu to California?

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 $546, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Honolulu to California?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Honolulu to California, 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 Honolulu to California is September, when tickets cost $407 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $576 and $557 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Honolulu to California?

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

If you are looking for a flight deal from Honolulu to California, look for departures on Thursdays and avoid leaving on a Saturday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from California, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly and Friday is the most expensive.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Honolulu to California?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Honolulu to California, 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 Honolulu to California, you should book around 6 weeks before departure, which saves you about 18% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 15 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$151
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 20% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 3% lower on average.
Flight from Honolulu to Long Beach

Flights from Honolulu to California: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from Honolulu to California 
samantaFlew with Alaska Airlines
HNL
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SAN
Jun 2026
the red eye one is perfect to sleep on plane and get there early morning
GreggFlew with Hawaiian Airlines
HNL
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OAK
Dec 2025
Be sure to pack food for your flight of 5+ hours.
VictorFlew with Hawaiian Airlines
HNL
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SMF
Jan 2026
These flights often delayed so plan at least one day extra. If you must be in Sacramento on time.
LeoFlew with American Airlines
HNL
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LAX
Jul 2025
Avoid LAX if you can fly into other CA airport. LAX is very confusing. Our gate was adjacent to another that was boarding at the same time. We could not hear our boarding announcements. Almost missed our boarding group. Terminal 4 has multiple floors, the signs were okay, but a 3-D map is needed to fully comprehend your path. Very limited food options and super expensive restaurants with mediocre food (CrownLAX). Avoid LAX if your want a pleasant layover/transfer process.
Verified travelerFlew with Hawaiian Airlines
HNL
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OAK
May 2025
Make sure you give yourself time, our gate was a long walk down but noticed there was a shuttle option? Because of timing I decided to walk it, I wouldve liked to take a shuttle.
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska Airlines
HNL
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SAN
Dec 2024
Get there a couple hours early. TSA is not the best organized. The security line took us about 50 minutes to an hour.
GeraldFlew with Hawaiian Airlines
HNL
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SFO
Feb 2025
There is an agricultural inspection of carryon bags at the gate. Don’t try and bring home any pineapples.
HeatherFlew with Hawaiian Airlines
HNL
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LGB
Aug 2024
Easy entry and exit. Easy to get to rental car. Extremely fast exit from airport itself.
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska Airlines
HNL
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SAN
May 2024
Don't use a small water bottle. Get a big one and fill it prior to boarding so you can keep hydrated better.
Dr. SherrieFlew with United Airlines
HNL
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LAX
Apr 2024
Pack your own snacks and download your movies and shows in case the WiFi doesn’t work.
AntonellaFlew with Southwest
HNL
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SMF
Apr 2024
Bring a charge / battery for your phone and your own food.
Verified travelerFlew with United Airlines
HNL
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LAX
Jan 2024
Not many places to eat at LAX after 9 pm, sandwiches are 11.99 at the convenience store. Everything else was good at both airports.

FAQs - booking California flights

  • Where will layovers between Daniel K. Inouye International Airport and California take place?

    If you aren’t able to secure a non-stop flight from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) to California, there are several places where layovers might occur. Some of the potential layover locations en route to an airport like Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) will be at other airports in California, such as Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) or San Francisco International Airport (SFO).

  • Which California airport should I fly to when visiting Disneyland?

    Those wishing to fly from Honolulu to California to visit Disneyland should be strategic about which airport they fly to. Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the best option since it’s only about 1h 30min from Disneyland by car.

  • Do any airlines that fly from Honolulu to California provide free Wi-Fi?

    Many airlines that fly from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to California will only offer free Wi-Fi to those seated in first class. You can, however, get fast, free Wi-Fi when you fly with JetBlue. You can also get free Wi-Fi on Delta flights when you agree to become a SkyMiles member.

  • How can I help make my flight from Honolulu to California sustainable?

    Making a flight from Honolulu to California more sustainable will be easy when you choose the right airline. American Airlines is committed to running a sustainable operation by upgrading its fleet with fuel-friendly options and doing away with a lot of the single-use plastics on flights.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Honolulu to California?

    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 Honolulu to California.

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

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

    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 from Honolulu to California with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Honolulu to California?

    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 Honolulu to California up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to California

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found tickets from Honolulu to the following destinations at these prices or less: Los Angeles $251 one-way - $499 round-trip; San Diego $293 one-way - $634 round-trip; San Francisco $284 one-way - $572 round-trip
  • If you’re searching for a flight that leaves from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) and travels to California, you’ll be in luck. There are many airlines that travel to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), including American Airlines, Delta, Hawaiian Airlines, JetBlue, and United Airlines. There are also airlines that fly to other airports in California, like San Diego International Airport (SAN), San Francisco International Airport (SFO), and Sacramento International Airport (SMF).
  • There are many nonstop flights from Honolulu to California, but occasionally you will be able to find flights with layovers for lower prices. For example, Hawaiian Airlines stops at Kona International Airport (KOA) on the way to Los Angeles International Airport.
  • First-class tickets would be worth exploring since they will get you access to everything from a comfortable seat that’ll come equipped with extra legroom to extensive dining options on your flight to California. American Airlines, Delta, Hawaiian Airlines, and others will be able to provide you with the first-class amenities you want.
  • Those who will fly on a Hawaiian Airlines flight from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport can relax at the Plumeria Lounge and Premier Club prior to boarding their flights to California. United Airlines also provides the United Club above Gate G3, Terminal 2.
  • Flying first class will enable you to bring bags to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport and check them through your airline without paying baggage fees. But at least some airlines, including American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines, will charge you extra for checking bags when you aren’t flying first class. You may want to try to fit everything in your carry-on bag when this is the case.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Honolulu to California

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Honolulu to California. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Honolulu to California? 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.
8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4257 reviews
7.5Entertainment
8.1Boarding
7.0Food
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
Airline reviews

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

Good flight overall. Lots of bumps during flight but pilot kept searching for smooth air

We tried for days to use online Alaska Airline app we needed to know what Gate to depart from . When we got there we were given a paper boarding ticket with the wrong gate on it . We almost missed this flight . It caused great stress and caused a health side effect. The previous flights April 24 started hour late mechanical issues . We were not allowed to depart plane in time to get correct gate and missed our flight .

Had to buy a snack box as I am gluten free. They should be free in extra comfort. Food they provided was awful. Not enough water stops.

it was good except the too big men in my personal space.

Free WiFi was awesome. I hate the five hour delayed take off.. arrrgh!

I wasn’t aware that we needed to supply our own screens for entertainment

Overall, we had a very good experience with Alaska Airlines on our flight from Honolulu to Seattle. The First Class cabin was comfortable, boarding was smooth, and the crew was friendly and attentive. The meal service was solid and the overall flight felt well organized. One thing that stood out negatively was the drink service. I was in First Class and, while quietly watching movies and not causing any issues, I was cut off after four drinks. I understand safety policies, but the cutoff felt a bit premature given the context.

Cancelled the flight cuz they sent the WRONG plane and then they promised to rebook us and let us know within the hour what our next flight was. I have heard nothing after 12 hours and can’t get ahold of anyone.

I was in economy class and there was plenty of leg room. New interior which was nice and they served various kinds of chips and sodas on the red eye. You couldn't get a bottle of water but they instead served it in a medium paper cup from a reinforced structured paper container, environmental friendly.

I paid for WiFi but it never really worked. That was frustrating.

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.

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

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.

I haven’t flown economy in over 20 years but it was not bad. Room by my feet for my bag and seat was roomy enough. Surprised in a good way.

Flight delayed two hours , missed connection flight then connection cancelled- horrible experience with hotel

Omg the disaster at the security was on another level! “Go to this end, sorry closed now, go to that end”. Ridiculous! This took over an hour! As far as the airline was concerned although I booked nearly a year ago I couldn’t get my bag tag - stand in another 15 minute line or my seat on Hawaiian Airlines- 5 more minutes! Then my TSA status was denied. Like what the heck! Makes a person not want to travel with this amount of incompetence

The Honolulu Hub needs 2 to 3 times the amount of things to do as well as shuttles that transport to/from gates and terminals. Arriving from OCONUS locations; transferring to CONUS locations its a miserable experience. Fetching and re-checking bags, then returning to a gate across the airport take longer than any other large airport. If youre confused by what I mean, the process goes like this: Disembark plane Walk a mile to the main terminal Walk half a mile to baggage claim Wait 40 minutes for baggage Walk a mile to re-check-in baggage Wait 20 minutes for checking in those bags Fo back through the wrong TSA line because the signage is poor Almost miss the connecting flight because your gate is across the airport.

The crew were exceptionally nice and accommodating. My wife was tired after the flight from Haneda, Tokyo. They let her sleep and served her dinner later after she woke up, before we landed in PDX.

Horrible food and crew. Crew were laughing and talking loud while people were trying to sleep

I liked the Starlink WiFi but didn't like how they said they were the only airline to offer a free meal and it turns out to be just a standalone sandwich and then charge for snacks to go with it. Rather have the free snacks like Southwest, but have the option to purchase a decent meal for a 5+ hour flight.

Canceled my flight within 24 hours, causing me arriving home midnight. Will never book Hawaiian airlines anymore

I always love flying Hawaii and I have nothing to add

Flying with Hawaiian Airlines is a treat! They have the best crew, food and drinks! I’ve always enjoyed flying with Hawaiian Airlines and will continue to use them!

We decided to take our mom on vacation but we were worried how well she will do on the flight, she's a senior and required special accommodations such as transport chair since she can't stand for long periods. To our surprise my whole family was given priority boarding, my mom was given chair, we were not standing in line and were given seats in good area next to our mom. A+ experience!

New plane was lovely. Crew customer service is always lax but expected. Kraft on time and arrived safely.

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

They told us yesterday APR21st that they were cleaning the plane and we got delayed. After that they said they didn't had any crew for the flight so they cancelled the flight till next day.

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.

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