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$167 Find Cheap Flights from Honolulu to San Francisco

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Cheapest round-trip
$325
Overall average: $391
Alaska Airlines
Fri 12/26Wed 12/31
HNL - SFO • Non-stop
Cheapest non-stop
$328
Typical prices: $298-$504
Alaska Airlines
Sat 12/20Mon 1/5
HNL - SFO • Non-stop
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Use BART for easy access to downtown San Francisco.
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Cheap Flights from Honolulu to San Francisco (HNL-SFO)

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

Fri, Dec 26 - Wed, Dec 31
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 2:11 pmHNL-SFO
5h 11mnonstop
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8:03 pm - 11:48 pmSFO-HNL
5h 45mnonstop
$325Alaska Airlines
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Wed, Dec 17 - Fri, Jan 2
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12:10 pm - 7:20 pmHNL-SFO
5h 10mnonstop
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11:03 am - 3:04 pmSFO-HNL
6h 01mnonstop
$328Alaska Airlines
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Mon, Nov 24 - Mon, Dec 1
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4:10 pm - 12:12 amHNL-SFO
30h 02m1 stop
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8:40 pm - 12:31 amSFO-HNL
5h 51mnonstop
$342Hawaiian Airlines
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Wed, Dec 17 - Fri, Jan 2
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9:33 pm - 11:29 amHNL-SFO
11h 56m1 stop
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5:45 am - 5:31 pmSFO-HNL
13h 46m1 stop
$347Delta
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Mon, Dec 22 - Tue, Dec 30
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9:33 pm - 8:00 amHNL-SFO
8h 27m1 stop
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10:23 am - 10:00 pmSFO-HNL
13h 37m1 stop
$350Delta
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Wed, Dec 17 - Wed, Dec 24
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
12:10 pm - 7:20 pmHNL-SFO
5h 10mnonstop
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8:03 pm - 11:48 pmSFO-HNL
5h 45mnonstop
$356Hawaiian Airlines
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Sun, Nov 23 - Fri, Nov 28
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8:27 am - 7:25 pmHNL-SFO
8h 58m1 stop
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8:40 pm - 12:31 amSFO-HNL
5h 51mnonstop
$359Multiple Airlines
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Sun, Nov 23 - Fri, Nov 28
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8:27 am - 7:25 pmHNL-SFO
8h 58m1 stop
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9:50 am - 7:03 pmSFO-HNL
11h 13m1 stop
$362Multiple Airlines
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Thu, Nov 20 - Thu, Nov 27
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9:50 am - 5:05 pmHNL-SFO
5h 15mnonstop
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6:39 pm - 10:27 pmSFO-HNL
5h 48mnonstop
$383United Airlines
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Mon, Nov 24 - Mon, Dec 1
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8:00 am - 5:38 pmHNL-SFO
7h 38m1 stop
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4:50 pm - 8:39 pmSFO-HNL
5h 49mnonstop
$407United Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Honolulu to San Francisco flights

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

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Planning a trip from Honolulu to San Francisco? 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 Honolulu to San Francisco?

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

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

What is the cheapest month to fly from Honolulu to San Francisco?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Honolulu to San Francisco, 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 San Francisco is February, where tickets cost $376 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $573 and $527 respectively.

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

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 $413, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

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 San Francisco, 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 San Francisco, you should book around 6 weeks before departure, which saves you about 23% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Honolulu to San Francisco

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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United Airlines

United's Economy Plus offers up to 6 inches more legroom than standard economy seats.


United's Priority Boarding places you in Zone 2, ensuring overhead bin space.

Hawaiian Airlines

Hawaiian's Premium Economy offers 4-5 inches more legroom than standard economy.


Hawaiian offers complimentary meals on longer routes, enhancing the travel experience.

Alaska Airlines

Alaska's Premium Class offers extra legroom and complimentary drinks on flights over 350 miles.


Alaska Airlines' 20-minute baggage guarantee offers a discount or miles if delayed.

Airports
HNL

For a relaxing departure, explore HNL's cultural gardens featuring Japanese, Chinese, and Hawaiian themes with native flowers and water features.

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SFO

Use BART for easy access to downtown San Francisco from SFO. It's affordable and connects to popular neighborhoods like the Mission and Embarcadero.

Read more about SFOby Blane Bachelor
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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$167
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 12% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 6% lower on average.
Flight from Honolulu to San Francisco

When to book flights from Honolulu to San Francisco

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Honolulu to San Francisco 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 Honolulu to San Francisco

  • Where can I sleep at San Francisco International Airport?

    FreshenUp, an establishment inside the International Terminal, provides three nap rooms you can rent at SFO. The establishment is on level G, next to the airport travel agency, and the rooms include free Wi-Fi, a desk, a mirror, and a bed. You can access showers by paying an additional fee. The Grand Hyatt at SFO is within airport grounds, and you can get to it via the AirTrain.

  • What are the transport options from San Francisco International Airport?

    Take the BART downtown or connect to the CalTrain, which serves the larger California region. SamTrans also provides regular bus services from SFO. They have three routes operating from the airport, and you can get them from the Arrivals halls of Terminal 2, 3, and the International Terminal. Taxis are available 24/7 just outside the baggage claim area, and fares range between $47-$67. If you wish to self-drive, take the AirTrain to the Car Rental Center at SFO.

  • Does San Francisco International Airport offer accessible services?

    Aira services, tactile guide paths, audio announcements, and braille signage are available to low-vision passengers traveling through the airport. Hard-of-hearing passengers can access video phones, TTY telephones, and visual paging services at SFO. Passengers with reduced mobility have ramps and elevators for easy access. These passengers also have accessible restrooms, reserved parking spots, and fast track services.

  • Does San Francisco International Airport offer family services?

    SFO has nursing facilities in all terminals if you're traveling with an infant. You'll find them airside in Terminals 1 and 3 and landside and airside in Terminal 2. Cloud of Good, an establishment at SFO, also provides strollers, car seats, and baby facilities that you can rent at SFO. They have three kiosks at the airport, but you'll rent your item online and pick it up at the airport. The older kids have the SFO Kid's Port with games, slides, and more to keep your child entertained. You'll find these around Gates 212, 58B, 54A, 87A, and 62.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Honolulu to San Francisco?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Honolulu to San Francisco was $167 for a one-way ticket and $325 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Honolulu and San Francisco?

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Honolulu to San Francisco?

    Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, Air Canada, and JetBlue offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Honolulu to San Francisco flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Honolulu to San Francisco?

    The Boeing 777 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Honolulu to San Francisco flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Honolulu to San Francisco?

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

  • On which days can I fly direct from Honolulu to San Francisco?

    There are nonstop flights from Honolulu to San Francisco on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Honolulu to San Francisco, Alaska Airlines or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Honolulu to San Francisco are Alaska Airlines and Delta. With an average price for the route of $421 and an overall rating of 8.0, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $350 and an overall rating of 7.9.

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

    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 San Francisco.

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

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

    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 San Francisco with an airline and back to Honolulu with another airline. Booking your flights between Honolulu and SFO 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 Honolulu to San Francisco?

    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 San Francisco from Honolulu 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 Honolulu to San Francisco

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $235 or less one-way and $402 or less round-trip.
  • Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) operates three terminals. Terminal 1 houses Hawaiian Airlines, and Terminal 3 houses Mokulele Airlines only. The three terminals are served by the Wiki-Wiki shuttle buses that run every 10min.
  • Pets are welcome at HNL. The airport has four pet relief areas for passengers traveling with pets. The first three are on the ground level of Terminals 1, 2, and 3, and the last is between the parking garages.
  • Around 1,172 kg of carbon is emitted on flights from Honolulu to San Francisco. Fly more sustainably with United Airlines, which offers a flight that emits 50% less carbon per passenger.
  • You can access business services from the Flight Deck Business Center at HNL. They offer faxing, copying, postal services, and computer stations with internet access. The business center is in the central lobby in Terminal 1, and around Gates D1, F1, and between Gates G1 and F2, in Terminal 2.
  • After your flight, unwind with express spa services from XpresSpa at San Francisco International Airport (SFO). They offer many spa services that take less than 30min, and you'll find this establishment around Gates F11, E4, and G9.

Prefer to fly direct from Honolulu to San Francisco?

 
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Honolulu to San Francisco

Monday

Hawaiian Airlines, United Airlines, Alaska Airlines

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Tuesday

Hawaiian Airlines, United Airlines, Alaska Airlines

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Wednesday

Hawaiian Airlines, United Airlines, Alaska Airlines

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Thursday

Hawaiian Airlines, United Airlines, Alaska Airlines

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Friday

Hawaiian Airlines, United Airlines, Alaska Airlines

Hawaiian Airlines, United Airlines, +1 more

Saturday

Hawaiian Airlines, United Airlines, Alaska Airlines

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Sunday

Hawaiian Airlines, United Airlines, Alaska Airlines

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San Francisco to Honolulu

Monday

Hawaiian Airlines, United Airlines, Alaska Airlines

Hawaiian Airlines, United Airlines, +1 more

Tuesday

Hawaiian Airlines, United Airlines, Alaska Airlines

Hawaiian Airlines, United Airlines, +1 more

Wednesday

Hawaiian Airlines, United Airlines, Alaska Airlines

Hawaiian Airlines, United Airlines, +1 more

Thursday

Hawaiian Airlines, United Airlines, Alaska Airlines

Hawaiian Airlines, United Airlines, +1 more

Friday

Hawaiian Airlines, United Airlines, Alaska Airlines

Hawaiian Airlines, United Airlines, +1 more

Saturday

Hawaiian Airlines, United Airlines, Alaska Airlines

Hawaiian Airlines, United Airlines, +1 more

Sunday

Hawaiian Airlines, United Airlines, Alaska Airlines

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Honolulu to San Francisco

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Honolulu to San Francisco. 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 San Francisco? 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
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 11235 reviews
7.0Entertainment
8.5Crew
8.1Boarding
7.1Food
7.8Comfort
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Overall the flight was on-time and plane ride very comfortable. The free snacks not so good - only a small bag of pretzels and no milk. I wanted milk. There was not entertainment on the plane unless I wanted to download their APP. But I would consider flying with them again and be more prepared on my part with food and entertainment.

10.0 ExcellentSara, Oct 2025JFK - SFO
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Overall the flight was on-time and plane ride very comfortable. The free snacks not so good - only a small bag of pretzels and no milk. I wanted milk. There was not entertainment on the plane unless I wanted to download their APP. But I would consider flying with them again and be more prepared on my part with food and entertainment.

This was more with the third party booking through Kayak but my KTN for Pre-TSA, even though I entered it, wasn't assigned to my ticket when I got to the airport. I had to go through regular security. Also the Alaska app had trouble loading my ticket in the first place and I had to ask for it to be printed. Alaska Airlines was great but wanted you to know about this hiccup in the ticketing interface.

this was the THIRD time in four Alaska flights that were 2 hours late. Only one was due to weather. The intentionally posted each flight as only 1 hour and 55 minutes late so that they wouldn't have to give out vouchers. And then the flights all ended up more than 2 hours late. Makes United look like a premium carrier.

It was fine, mostly I was just happy to be on my last leg home. No in flight entertainment but that's forgivable since it was only a 2 hour flight.

Flight was cancelled, then rebooked on a flight that I was unable to get through since they had closed the gate.

This was likely the smallest, oldest plane I've been on. It didn't handle turbulence well and we were all jostled a lot more than I'm used to. At least it was a short flight.

Boarding process was poorly handled by the gate crew and the onboard crew. No effort was made to provide equal treatment to passengers with overhead bin space. Crew seemed disengaged and unfriendly.

It was not clear the check in shd be at Hawaiian Terminal 1. I got dropped off at Alaska Terminal 2. I did the long walk from terminal 2 to 1. Fortunately I didn’t have a check in bag.

It was a good experience! Thank you:) No sparkling mineral water… 🥲

On time, WiFi worked, reasonable legroom, helpful staff. Unfortunately there was no water for handwashing in the rear lavatory.

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.

Delay in SLC jammed us up in Chicago. Got caught up in rush hour traffic

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.

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.

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

Food was surprisingly good but the WiFi was not great

My flight was extremely cold. I had a jacket and a cover was left in each seat. The cover was extremely thin and I have a disability, fibromyalgia and arthrithis and AC air is the worst. I closed my vent and my husbands vent and it still was frigid. I asked the attendant if I could get another cover and she quickly almost dismissively and totally unconcerned stating, (I quote) (one per chair) and walked off so quickly that I didn't get a chance to explain to her that I literally have adisability. I didnt want to make a seen so I set on that flight for over 5 hours in pain, joints locking up and extremely uncomfortable. When my fibromyalgia flares up my joints not only ache but they will lock up also and it takes me days to get back to my regular self even though I take medication for it. I felt like it would not have hurt anyone at all for her to just give me an extra cover because I'm sure they have all types of medical issues in people that fly every day.

Not a "Delta" issue, but a JFK issue: We booked a connecting flight with 3 1/2 hours between to clearn immigration and customs. Our inbound flight (BCN to JFK) was on the taxiway 45 minutes which ate into our layover time. Immigtration was insanely quick with the CBP MPC app; however, clearing TSA (again, after we were ALREADY cleared in Spain on the inbound international flight) took over 95 minutes. This left us with 10 minutes before boarding the connecting flight (JFK to SAN) to walk to the far end of Terminal 4 and try to find food. We didn't find any food that could promise to serve us in under 10 minutes so we boarded the Delta flight after coming off a plance and an 8-hour flight knowing that we wouldn't be served any food on the next 5 1/2 hour flight. I feel like Delta needs to put pressure on the JFK TSA to open more screening stations (by our count, we saw only 5 scanners open and a line of - as we said - over 90 minutes. The insult is that we WERE ALREADY SCREENED through TSA, but as you come off one flight into the USA, you have to go through the whole process again. It seems like if you have a connecting flight, there should be a way to pass through immigration and customs without needing to return through TSA.

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!

You. Changed my AIRLINE, CONFIRMATION CODE, TERMINAL. AND GATE COMM N CATION. WAS POOR AND SUBOPTITMUM AND RIDICULOUS MY AIRLINE WAS HAWAIIN. ,THEN SUDDENLY. YOU SAY IT WAS ALASKA Give me a break,,Black is not White I could not check in over the phone...all I received was Error. And info from Hawaiian air agent saying tooooo many people were trying to check in causing the problem On the other hand I am alive

I like that you have eliminated plastic cups, bottles and straws. The crew was conscientious about separating the used paper cups from the trash. This change to paper is a great move and makes me want to choose Alaska when I fly.

Overall it was a good flight. The thing I most appreciated was that you eliminated plastic cups and water bottles and stir sticks and had paper cups, wood stir sticks and cans. Plus, I saw that the airline staff were actually keeping the used paper cups separate and unfolding the used cardboard meal boxes and keeping those items separate from the trash. Good for them! This makes me want to support Alaska Airlines and fly Alaska again. Thank for taking this step in working to reduce single use plastics! Kudos!

Ok but why they need to sell the ear buds?

Departure was two hours late! Better than four hours late on our first flight

I loved flying Hawaiian Air! We didn’t pay to sit together, but we were able to anyway. They had usb charging ports and even outlets in some seats. They served a hot sandwich that was not very good, but we were still pleasantly surprised. The staff was very nice. The seats really made my booty hurt but maybe I’m just not used to sitting so long. Also, the AC was really cold even though I was wearing pants, a hoodie, and a light blanket.

You did not have any vegetarians options for the free meal! I do not eat any meat of any kind! I asked the flight attendant and was met with kind of a rude statement like vegetarian? No we don’t have that kind of thing! Did not make me happy but made me feel like why would I want a vegetarian meal! Otherwise a good experience!

Late boarding, full flight. Absolutely no food and barely a bag of pretzels. No video screens and slim pickings of movies. No live tv and poor selection of shows.

7 hours delayed due to operational issues on United’s end. Basically laziness.

The internet service I paid for didn’t work at all and the flight crew was not very friendly.

Subject: Formal Complaint: Discriminatory and Unprofessional Conduct – Request for Immediate Action & Compensation Dear [Airline Customer Relations Team], I am writing to file a formal complaint regarding my recent travel experience with [Airline], which was by far the worst I have ever encountered. What occurred was not only unprofessional, but in several instances discriminatory, unsafe, and unacceptable. On the first leg of my trip, I arrived only four minutes past check-in. Instead of making any attempt to resolve the matter, your representative flatly denied me boarding and made me wait while she attended to passengers who arrived after me. By the time a manager intervened, it was too late to board, costing me time, money, and unnecessary frustration. The second leg of my trip (Chicago–San Francisco) raised even more serious concerns. From the outset, it was apparent that the staff—particularly two attendants—prioritized Caucasian passengers while dismissing African American and minority passengers. • When a Caucasian passenger in the exit row refused to comply with federal safety requirements, I, as a first responder, immediately offered to switch seats and assume the responsibility. My offer was blatantly ignored, and instead, a Caucasian passenger seated further up was chosen. This was discriminatory and deeply insulting, especially as I was actively de-escalating the situation that could have delayed the flight further. • During a lengthy tarmac delay of over 90 minutes, passengers were given conflicting and unreasonable instructions that created unnecessary distress and tension. • Throughout the flight, a visibly intoxicated passenger directly in front of me was disruptive, rude to others, failed to comply with seatbelt and electronic device rules, and yet faced no enforcement from the crew. In stark contrast, I was singled out for repeated compliance checks even though I was following every rule. This unequal treatment was so obvious that multiple passengers around me spoke up in my defense. This pattern of behavior demonstrated a clear lack of professionalism, disregard for passenger safety, and discriminatory treatment. I expect far better from an airline of your stature. As a paying customer subjected to this unacceptable treatment, I am formally requesting: 1. A full investigation into the conduct of the staff on both flights. 2. A written apology acknowledging the discriminatory and unprofessional behavior I endured. 3. Appropriate compensation for the distress, inconvenience, and mishandling of my travel. If this matter is not addressed promptly and thoroughly, I will have no choice but to escalate my complaint further, including filing with the U.S. Department of Transportation and sharing my experience through other channels. I trust [Airline] will take this complaint seriously and provide a timely resolution.

The flight was comfortable with the exit row and great service

1. when we went to check in, our 2 first class seats had been CANCELED and the flight was sold out. This was done without our prior knowledge. It was all we could do to restore one first class seat for my wife and I flew economy. 2, Our flight home was scheduled to leave at 10:30 pm. Due to tsunami warnings, the roads were closed and our flight status was uncertain as to whether it would leave as scheduled. It was announced that it would now leave at 11:20 pm and the roads were now open since the tsunami had come and gone. We made a mad dash to the airport and checked in. Delays were announced at 12:30 pm, 1:30 am, 2:30 am and at 3:30 am it was canceled. Since this was a flight due to natural (tsunami) causes, there was no compensation. We were told to return at 1:00 pm the next day and our baggage would be kept on the plane since the same plane was going to leave at 1:00 pm. We had to return to our hotel for the rest of the night. The same plane did not leave at 1:00 pm and our baggage was gone! All in all, it was a miserable performance by UA. Information was hard to obtain and no one knew what was going on and what was going to happen. Hundreds of passengers slept on the floor, chairs, etc. No food and no water was made available to the passengers. It was a situation where UA could care less what was going on. As a one million mile flyer, I had not experienced anything like this before and it was hugely disappointing!

Boarded plane and then delayed 1.5 hours while on the plane

My flight was delayed a very short period of time but they did not hold my connecting flight to San Diego, also through United. So they closed the doors before we got off our plane. They would only have to help the door open for another five to ten minutes. So I missed a court deadline for a manditory mediation settlement conference for my client. I had to get an associate to be there in person and be on the phone with him relaying what he needs to do the entire time. The court was very upset with me and so was my client. United cannot be trusted.

Really good 😊 the woman at the gate entrance was a little rude checking in our carry-on but i dont think she worked for the airline, she worked for the airport at sacramento, other than that amazing.

Boarding was mayhem. Late boarding by 15 minutes because of lack of staff (missing 1 flight attendant. We had to wait for an arrival of another plane before we could board). Flight was a little rough, but cannot blame on airlines.

United out of SFO is having issues with catering so none of our meals were loaded on the plane and no offer of compensation for our tickets purchased was offered.

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