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$161 Find Cheap Flights from Kailua-Kona to Phoenix

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Cheapest round-trip
$365
Overall average: $646
American Airlines
Tue 4/14Tue 4/21
KOA - PHX • Non-stop
Cheapest non-stop
$434
Overall average: $479
American Airlines
Thu 4/23Wed 4/29
KOA - PHX • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from Kailua-Kona to Phoenix (KOA-PHX)

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

Tue, Apr 14 - Tue, Apr 21
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9:55 pm - 6:47 am
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5h 52mnonstop
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6:00 am - 11:45 am
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8h 45m
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$365American Airlines
Tue, May 5 - Wed, May 6
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1:16 pm - 10:28 am
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18h 12m
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3:43 pm - 2:56 pm
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26h 13m
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$371Alaska Airlines
Tue, May 5 - Wed, May 6
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1:16 pm - 10:28 am
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18h 12m
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3:43 pm - 1:44 pm
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25h 01m
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$375Multiple Airlines
Thu, Apr 23 - Wed, Apr 29
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12:02 pm - 11:59 pm
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8h 57m
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1:26 pm - 7:42 pm
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9h 16m
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$380United Airlines
Tue, Apr 7 - Wed, Apr 15
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9:55 pm - 6:47 am
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5h 52mnonstop
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6:00 am - 11:45 am
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8h 45m
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$383American Airlines
Thu, Apr 23 - Wed, Apr 29
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9:55 pm - 6:47 am
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5h 52mnonstop
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6:00 am - 11:45 am
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$390American Airlines
Wed, Apr 22 - Tue, Apr 28
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1:16 pm - 10:31 pm
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30h 15m
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3:43 pm - 11:49 am
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$391Multiple Airlines
Wed, Apr 8 - Wed, Apr 15
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9:55 pm - 6:47 am
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5h 52mnonstop
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8:34 pm - 11:45 am
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18h 11m
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$393American Airlines
Wed, Apr 8 - Wed, Apr 15
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9:55 pm - 6:47 am
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5h 52mnonstop
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6:00 am - 11:45 am
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$395American Airlines
Thu, Apr 16 - Thu, Apr 23
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12:02 pm - 11:59 pm
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8h 57m
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6:00 am - 11:40 am
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8h 40m
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$396United Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Kailua-Kona to Phoenix flights

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

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Kailua-Kona to Phoenix?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Kailua-Kona to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For Kailua-Kona to Phoenix, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Friday is the most expensive. Flying from Phoenix back to Kailua-Kona, the best deals are generally found on Tuesday, with Saturday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Kailua-Kona to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Kailua-Kona to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport, 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 Kailua-Kona to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport is February, where tickets cost $406 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $646 and $605 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Kailua-Kona to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport?

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 $445, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Kailua-Kona to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Kailua-Kona to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport, 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 Kailua-Kona to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 30% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 7 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonApril
Cheapest flight$161
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 28% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Kailua-Kona to Phoenix

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Kailua-Kona to Phoenix 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 Kailua-Kona to Phoenix flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Kailua-Kona to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Kailua-Kona to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport was $161 for a one-way ticket and $365 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Kailua-Kona and Phoenix?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Kailua-Kona to Phoenix. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Kailua-Kona to Phoenix?

    Kailua-Kona and Phoenix are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Kailua-Kona from Kona Intl and will be arriving at Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Kailua-Kona to Phoenix?

    Alaska Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Kailua-Kona to Phoenix flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Kailua-Kona to Phoenix?

    The Airbus A321neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Kailua-Kona to Phoenix flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Kailua-Kona to Phoenix?

    SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Kailua-Kona and Phoenix, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Kailua-Kona to Phoenix?

    There are nonstop flights from Kailua-Kona to Phoenix on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Kailua-Kona to Phoenix, Southwest or Alaska Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Kailua-Kona to Phoenix are Southwest and Alaska Airlines. With an average price for the route of $472 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Alaska Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $548 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Kailua-Kona to Phoenix?

    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 Kailua-Kona to Phoenix.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Kailua-Kona to Phoenix?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Phoenix from Kailua-Kona 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 Kailua-Kona to Phoenix?

    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 Phoenix with an airline and back to Kailua-Kona with another airline. Booking your flights between Kailua-Kona and PHX 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 Kailua-Kona to Phoenix?

    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 Phoenix from Kailua-Kona 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 Kailua-Kona to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $235 or less one-way and $688 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Kailua-Kona to Phoenix?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Kona Intl to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct from Kona Intl Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Kona Intl to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

American Airlines

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Friday

American Airlines

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Saturday

American Airlines

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Sunday

American Airlines

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Direct returns

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl to Kona Intl

Monday

American Airlines

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

American Airlines

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Kailua-Kona to Phoenix

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Kailua-Kona to Phoenix. 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 Kailua-Kona to Phoenix? 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.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4320 reviews
7.5Entertainment
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
8.1Boarding
7.0Food
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We had a 5 hour delay on the tarmac in Baltimore

2.0 MediocreDavid, Mar 2026
ALB - BWI
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We had a 5 hour delay on the tarmac in Baltimore

Long layover between flights to Long Island from BWI - need better coordination between flights

I elected to pay for the upgrades and found very little difference

The new seating arrangement is so over priced for what you get.

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

I realize they are still working out kinks with the new boarding process, but by the time I boarded in group 5, most of the bins were full. All airlines should better enforce small bags and jackets going under the seats until everyone has boarded.

WiFi was not working and didn’t have a beverage service

Snacks are always pretzels. Why can't you also offer peanuts ?

Boarding much smoother than previous United flights! The flight attendant helped monitor putting bags in overhead bins. On united no help resulted in bins in first class being filled before I boarded for first class. I had to search further down into economy. Then got stuck unable to return to my seat. People were putting backpacks that needed to go under seats in bins. It was a mess. This flight was a refreshing improvement. United also had so many categories of preboarding that first class could not board early. The pilot talked to us directly instead of using the intercom before flight.

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.

Impressed that Alaska Air(for our domestic flight) transferred our checked bags to EVA (for our international flights) so that we didn't have to handle them, & we just picked them up at our final destination.

It was ok. First time flying with them to Boise Won’t do again

Boarding passes could not be received online, even after online check-in. While they appeared on the Alaska.com app, they did not transfer to inbox or messages and were not available at all on the Alaska.com app following the check-in process. There was no choice other than to get boarding passes at the airport counter.

Alaska Airlines has horrible customer service. After sitting in a packed airplane for over an hour, they decided to cancel our flight and had us deplane. Instead of helping us nearby, we had to ride two trains (in Seattle Airport), from the S-Gates to the C-Gates; only to stand in a line for 3 and a half hours. Throughout the 3 hours, there was often 1 agent at the customer service counter to help the passengers trying to get information and accommodation on a flight that they cancelled. Do better!

The plane was old so the seats were very worn out. The seats were hard, uncomfortable, and caused me actual pain. The lights were too bright. The flight itself was fine.

Flight was delayed but still made it to Phoenix on time. Boarding went quickly, the flight was smooth.

The man next to us had a medical emergency a the flight attendants really stepped up and quickly helped turn a bad situation into one with a great outcome. Brandon, Ranger , and Jose all did wonderful jobs gathering all the medical field passengers on the plane to help (a my husband) and they helped revive the unresponsive patient within a few minutes with juice and oxygen. It was a great example of community and teamwork and I’m so impressed with the staff.

I know airlines have to save money, but a little more legroom would be nice. I’m a small person and I just felt cramped after a few hours. However, I loved everything else! Free Alaska Airlines wifi, free movies, yummy snacks, and the crew was so helpful and accommodating!

My flight was canceled on Sunday. Rebooking took three hours. Had to pay for accommodations another night. New flight was delayed for 5 hours, all that was sent was a 12 dollar food voucher, which doesn’t tell you how to use it. Then when we landed we had to sit on the plane for an hour before we could get off.

Miserable. This entire round trip was miserable. I booked evening flights to and from Detroit on consecutive days that should have had me at my destination by 10:30. Instead I arrived after 3am on my flight to Detroit and after midnight on my return. Multiple unforced errors like awaiting bags to get put on the plane for almost an hour in Detroit and a 20 minute delay to pull up to the gate in Atlanta has me rethinking my assumption that delta is the best and most reliable airline

Perhaps when you’re sitting in 1st class and the crew closes the bathroom for the pilots, there could be a notification other than holding your hands up as a blockade when you get there and you’re told the restrooms are closed please turn around … especially at night when visibility is poor and you’re met by a flight attendants with their arms up

First class is comfortable. Enjoyed a movie and was able to relax compared to coach.

Loved flying First Class. Very comfortable. The seat was amazing. Enjoyed a movie and was able to relax so much better than in coach.

We landed and sat on the tarmac for 45 minutes because they only have one gate at the airport and there was another plane running late so we had to wait

The WiFi was not working. That made for a long flight.

Absolutely no communication on why there's a delay and multiple flight time reschedules. I would have canceled the flight and drove back home if I known it was going to be rescheduled 3 or 4 times.

Another late night flight and MORE men belligerently drinking and yelling. I had to move from first to economy because they were so obnoxious and disruptive. Crazy to go from a cozy chair to cardboard when you were supposed to be in first. Delta allows was too much drinking which leads to belligerent behavior.

I was in first class and literally the men behind me were so aggressively loud I moved myself to economy. This has become so common on Delta - people using audio without headphones, and men on 12am / late night flights drinking and yelling to talk to each other which prevents anyone around them from resting. Pretty crazy to have to move from first to economy (poorer service, less comfort...). Wild wild. Looking into other airlines.

The checking was disaster, the crew wasn't behave well. It took us two hours to check in, after that thr line at the TSA was long, we barely make the flight. Bad airline

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.

Delayed and cancelled flights were hard and very stressful, both ways!

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

I like Hawaiian, it was great that they had good internet connection across the Pacific Ocean, thanks to Star Link satellites. The seating was comfortable, ( I was in economy ). Maybe I missed it, but I only got offered a beverage once. It was a nonstop flight KOA to SMF. I would take it again next time I go that way.

I always love flying Hawaii and I have nothing to add

Previously flown Hawaiian Airlines on similar routes, I found Alaska Airlines to be noticeably more comfortable. The seats on Alaska Airlines provided better support and cushioning, which made a significant difference on the long flight to the islands. When you’re spending 5-6 hours in the air, seat comfort really matters, and Alaska Airlines delivered where it counts. After comparing both carriers, I’ve decided to book with Alaska Airlines for all my future Hawaii trips. The superior seat comfort alone makes it worth choosing Alaska over Hawaiian Airlines. If you’re planning a trip to Hawaii and prioritizing comfort, I’d recommend giving Alaska Airlines a try. You won’t be disappointed. Highly recommended for Hawaii travel!

The crew was EXTREMELY helpful And sweet and the flight was smooth!

I like that the flight attendant was very attentive and helpful. The meal menu could have more of an variety of food choices.

The flight was fine, once we got underway. It was more than hour delayed

Arrived 40 min early which was great - sat in runway for 35 min so no gain. Then waited for luggage 45 min. They need to staff accordingly knowing its one of the busiest week in Phx

My flight got rerouted due to crew rest. I was sent to Dallas customer service was not very polite. Was given a $40 room voucher for Motel 6 and $12 to eat with. It delayed me by a day. Where if I would have just stuck with my original flight Arizona was delayed to Cleveland and I could have made it home. They put me on a 9:00 flight out of Dallas to Cleveland without my knowledge or consent. When originally I was told it would be 8:45 a.m. on February 1st. I told them I could not take the 9:00 flight because I did not have anybody to pick me up from the airport at that time. I'm extremely disappointed in how I was treated. And I will not fly American Airlines again.

It would be nice to have some low carb options in the snacks.

The plane was experiencing problems with the HVAC system, it was very cold in the front of the plane and very hot in the back.

Trip delayed for 2 hours because of rain. We boarded and have to get down the flight and reboard again.

I love American. I’ll never fly anyone else if I can help it.

The flight was on time and arrived early. The crew were friendly and helpful.

Overall experience was great. Flights were almost on time in departing and we arrived at our destination as scheduled. No issues with amenities or flight crew. Everything went well as as expected. Will fly again with American Airlines in the future!

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