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Cheap Flights from London to San Francisco (LON-SFO)

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

Wed, Jun 4 - Fri, Jun 13
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4:15 pm - 7:10 pmLHR-SFO
10h 55mnonstop
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4:00 pm - 10:25 amSFO-LHR
10h 25mnonstop
$354Brussels Airlines
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Sat, Jun 14 - Mon, Sep 29
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4:15 pm - 7:10 pmLHR-SFO
10h 55mnonstop
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4:05 pm - 10:25 amSFO-LHR
10h 20mnonstop
$374Lufthansa
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Mon, Jul 14 - Wed, Jul 30
Lufthansa Logo
4:15 pm - 7:10 pmLHR-SFO
10h 55mnonstop
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1:00 pm - 7:25 amSFO-LHR
10h 25mnonstop
$375Lufthansa
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Thu, Sep 11 - Thu, Sep 18
United Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 3:28 pmLHR-SFO
16h 58m2 stops
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11:50 am - 9:35 amSFO-LHR
13h 45m1 stop
$461United Airlines
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Tue, Sep 9 - Mon, Sep 22
British Airways Logo
9:50 am - 3:55 pmLHR-SFO
14h 05m1 stop
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4:35 pm - 11:00 amSFO-LHR
10h 25mnonstop
$471British Airways
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Wed, Sep 10 - Wed, Sep 17
British Airways Logo
7:40 am - 3:55 pmLHR-SFO
16h 15m1 stop
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4:35 pm - 11:00 amSFO-LHR
10h 25mnonstop
$473British Airways
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Wed, Sep 10 - Wed, Sep 17
United Airlines Logo
8:40 am - 4:10 pmLHR-SFO
15h 30m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
9:10 am - 7:40 amSFO-LHR
14h 30m1 stop
$480United Airlines
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Fri, Jun 6 - Sun, Sep 28
Delta Logo
6:30 am - 11:45 amLHR-SFO
13h 15m1 stop
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4:05 pm - 10:25 amSFO-LHR
10h 20mnonstop
$508Delta
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Fri, May 30 - Wed, Oct 1
Delta Logo
6:30 am - 11:45 amLHR-SFO
13h 15m1 stop
Delta Logo
9:20 pm - 3:40 pmSFO-LHR
10h 20mnonstop
$511Delta
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Wed, May 28 - Sun, Jun 22
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3:05 pm - 12:06 amLGW-SFO
17h 01m1 stop
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11:15 am - 8:00 pmSFO-LGW
24h 45m2 stops
$726Iberia
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Expert advice for your flight from London 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.
Airlines
British Airways

BA's Premium Economy offers priority boarding, bigger baggage allowance, and more legroom.


BA's Executive Club loyalty program offers Avios points for flights and partner purchases.

United Airlines

United's Polaris cabin features lie-flat seats with aisle access, ideal for long-haul comfort.


United offers free messaging on flights, with Wi-Fi available for purchase.

Lufthansa

Lufthansa's Premium Economy offers 50% more space and an extra checked bag up to 23kg.


Lufthansa provides 11 special meal choices for dietary needs, order 24 hours before departure.

Read more about Lufthansaby Jessica Macdonald
Delta

Delta's Premium Select offers 38” pitch, 19” width, and memory foam pillows.


Delta offers free Wi-Fi for SkyMiles members on domestic flights.

Read more about Deltaby Stefanie Waldek
Iberia

Iberia's Business Class offers roomy seating with all-aisle access and quality Spanish cuisine.


Iberia's Premium Economy offers 37” seat pitch, wider seats, and adjustable headrests.

Read more about Iberiaby Marisa Garcia
Virgin Atlantic

Virgin's Upper Class includes fully flat beds and access to exclusive lounges.


Virgin's Economy Delight offers extra legroom and priority check-in and boarding.

Airports
LHR

At Heathrow, arrive early for security. Gates are announced late, so keep an eye on flight screens to avoid last-minute rushes.

Read more about LHRby Duncan Madden
SFO

For easy city access, use BART 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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Duncan is a freelance travel writer, copywriter and book author in constant search of travel stories and the perpetual sensation of being on holiday. He’s never happier than when on a dusty trail in search of empty waves or ducking under the piste tape in search of snowbound solitude. British born, living in Germany, but happiest heading for the horizon. His first book, Found in Translation, explores the etymologies and stories of country names around the world and is out now.

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Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Jessica Macdonald

Currently based in Scotland after living in South Africa and the United States, Jessica has been writing travel and aviation content for more than 10 years. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure and TripSavvy, and has had work published by Condé Nast Traveller and The Independent. She has traveled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

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Marisa Garcia

Marisa knows planes inside and out, spending 16 years working on aircraft in hangars at airports around the world. She is an aviation industry expert, specialized in airline interiors and regulations. Ten years ago, she pivoted to journalism. She shares her insights in leading aviation, travel, and business publications and on her site FlightChic.

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Laura Ratliff is a New York-based writer and editor. She lives in downtown Brooklyn with her husband and their beloved dogs. Originally from Texas, she now considers New York City her home. She typically spends more than 200,000 miles on a plane each year and stays in plenty of hotels.

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Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Expert on SFO

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for London to San Francisco flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from London 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 London 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 is the cheapest London to San Francisco flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from London to San Francisco.

Our data shows that the cheapest route for a return flight from London to San Francisco cost $567 and was between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and San Francisco (SFO). On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $567.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from London to San Francisco?

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

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to San Francisco on a Thursday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to fly from London to San Francisco. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Wednesday and avoiding Saturdays for the best deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from London 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 London to San Francisco is February, where tickets cost $579 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $898 and $895 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from London 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.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $1,284 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from London 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 London 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 London to San Francisco, you should book around 12 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

 AI-powered savings tips

KAYAK's tips to save more on a London to San Francisco flight

When planning a flight from London to San Francisco, there are several strategies to consider for saving money. Generally, Tuesday flights in February offer the best value.

Day Choice: Opt for Tuesday flights for the best rates.

Month Choice: February is typically the cheapest month to fly.

Booking Time: Booking around 142 days in advance can help secure a good deal.

Airline Choice: TAP AIR PORTUGAL generally offers the cheapest fares.

Route Choice: The route from London Gatwick (LGW) to San Francisco (SFO) is usually the most affordable.

Flight Type: Despite common belief, direct flights can sometimes be more expensive than those with layovers.

This feature is powered by ChatGPT: an OpenAI-developed artificial intelligence model trained with KAYAK proprietary data and third-party data not verified by KAYAK. 


Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
High seasonJuly
Cheapest flight$319
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 5% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 32% increase in price.
Flight from London Gatwick Airport to San Francisco

When to book flights from London to San Francisco

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from London to San Francisco based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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Flights from London to San Francisco: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from London to San Francisco 
AlastairFlew with British AirwaysLHR-SFOFeb 2025
Make sure your free checked luggage is for outward and return flights.
Verified travelerFlew with American AirlinesLHR-SFOMar 2024
Heathrow is vast, allow plenty of time to drop bags and go through security. At San Francisco the immigration takes a bit of time and we had to wait around 1.5hrs, bare this in mind when booking car rental. The is a shuttle train from the airport to the car rental area which is very slick and efficient.
Ana-MariaFlew with IberiaLHR-SFOMar 2024
In London triple check your flight they have multiple leaving for the same destination once - it is easy to get them confused

FAQs for booking flights from London to San Francisco

  • Is there a rail service linking San Francisco airport to the city centre?

    The BART rail service links San Francisco airport with the city centre, running from 8am to midnight every day, with a frequency of every 20 mins. The BART also links the airport to the East Bay and San Mateo County. The SFO BART Station is located at the International Terminal in departures. To reach it from other terminals you can take the SFO AirTrain which links all terminals to each other. You can purchase a ticket at the BART station.

  • What bus services are available at San Francisco airport?

    SamTrans buses link San Francisco airport to the city centre, Palo Alto and San Mateo County. Lines stopping at the airport are SFO, ECR, 292, 397 and 398. It’s a 24-hour bus service, and you can hop on outside of Arrivals at Terminal 2 and 3, outside of International Terminal Level 1 and Curbside.

  • Are there any onsite airport hotels available at San Francisco airport?

    There are nap rooms available inside San Francisco airport, in the international terminal which are open 24 hours. The rate is $40 USD (about 32 GBP) per hour or $120 USD (about 95 GBP) for 8 hours. Alternatively, there are 5 hotels all within 5 minutes from the airport, and all offering free airport shuttle service.

  • Where can I have a shower at San Francisco airport?

    For a refreshing shower after a long flight from London to San Francisco, head to Freshen Up which is located in International Terminal level G. They are open 24 hours, and their rates start from $25 USD (about 20 GBP) for a Deluxe shower, which is a 30-minute shower and includes a towel, soap, shampoo, and other amenities on demand such as a hair dryer.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from London to San Francisco was $319 for a one-way ticket and $354 for a round-trip.

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

    A passport is required to fly from London to San Francisco.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from London to San Francisco?

    There are 5 airports in London (London City, London Gatwick, London Heathrow, London Luton, and London Stansted.) and only 1 airport in San Francisco (San Francisco). The cheapest flights are generally found on the London Gatwick Airport to San Francisco flight route.

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

    Only KLM offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the London to San Francisco flight route.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from London to San Francisco are Delta and Austrian Airlines. With an average price for the route of $639 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. Austrian Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $693 and an overall rating of 7.6.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from London 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 London to San Francisco.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Francisco from London 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 London 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 London with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from London 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 London 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 London to San Francisco

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $651 or less one-way and $654 or less round-trip.
  • There are direct flights from London to San Francisco with Virgin Atlantic, British Airways and United airlines. All airlines offer a comfortable leg room of about 79 cm in average, and all offer on-demand video to keep passengers entertained. Virgin Atlantic and United airlines also have Wi-Fi available on board for a fee.
  • If you are flying with Air France or KLM airlines, you can head to their dedicated airline lounges in San Francisco airport for a bit of quiet space, both located in the International Terminal. KLM passengers will be happy to know that they also have a lounge in London Heathrow Airport.
  • If you have a bit of time before your flight, head to the San Francisco Airport Aviation Library and Aviation Museum, both located in the International Terminal. They are free of charge to access, and will give you an insight into the world of air transport and commercial aviation.
  • Passengers travelling with children can head to Terminals 2 and 3 for Kids’ Spots play rooms. If you need supplies for babies such as diapers, medicine and food, you will find them available at one of the News kiosks. Stroller and baby equipment are available for rent from Cloud of Goods.
  • There is never a dull moment at San Francisco airport, as you will find about 20 exhibitions on show at any one point throughout the airport. These can include photographs, paintings, installations and video arts. The Video Arts Room is located in the International Terminal and shows short films (10 minutes and less in length) from 5am to midnight, with new films showing every 4 weeks.

Prefer to fly direct from London to San Francisco?

Find which airlines fly direct from London to San Francisco Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

London to San Francisco

Monday

British Airways, United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic

British Airways, United Airlines, +1 more

Tuesday

British Airways, United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic

British Airways, United Airlines, +1 more

Wednesday

British Airways, United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic

British Airways, United Airlines, +1 more

Thursday

British Airways, United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic

British Airways, United Airlines, +1 more

Friday

British Airways, United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic

British Airways, United Airlines, +1 more

Saturday

British Airways, United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic

British Airways, United Airlines, +1 more

Sunday

British Airways, United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic

British Airways, United Airlines, +1 more

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Direct returns

San Francisco to London

Monday

British Airways, United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic

British Airways, United Airlines, +1 more

Tuesday

British Airways, United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic

British Airways, United Airlines, +1 more

Wednesday

British Airways, United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic

British Airways, United Airlines, +1 more

Thursday

British Airways, United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic

British Airways, United Airlines, +1 more

Friday

British Airways, United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic

British Airways, United Airlines, +1 more

Saturday

British Airways, United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic

British Airways, United Airlines, +1 more

Sunday

British Airways, United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic

British Airways, United Airlines, +1 more

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Top 5 airlines serving from London to San Francisco

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from London 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.
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8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 7946 reviews
7.9Entertainment
7.3Food
8.5Crew
8.2Boarding
7.9Comfort
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This had nothing to do with Delta… The flights were on time and flawless. The service was excellent. We purchased seats in (aisle/middle) comfort plus since this was a cross country flight. Unfortunately, the woman seated at the window was 300+ pounds and, as might be expected, covered up about a third of the middle seat also. there was absolutely nothing that Delta could have done about that… I just don’t know what the answer should be. If you purchase a seat, you should should be able to use the entire seat and not just the portion that someone else is not sitting/oozing in. Disappointing…there should be something that could be done….I'm just not sure what solution could be.

10.0 ExcellentGary, Apr 2025TPA - LAX
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This had nothing to do with Delta… The flights were on time and flawless. The service was excellent. We purchased seats in (aisle/middle) comfort plus since this was a cross country flight. Unfortunately, the woman seated at the window was 300+ pounds and, as might be expected, covered up about a third of the middle seat also. there was absolutely nothing that Delta could have done about that… I just don’t know what the answer should be. If you purchase a seat, you should should be able to use the entire seat and not just the portion that someone else is not sitting/oozing in. Disappointing…there should be something that could be done….I'm just not sure what solution could be.

I love the free WiFi!! Crew was nice. Bathroom was decent. First time flying delta in a long time and I enjoyed it. Will definitely look into booking with Delta more but I think Delta is a little more expensive than the other airlines.

Seats are much much more comfortable than United, which is what I usually fly

If I pay extra for "comfort+" I expect leg room where I can stretch my legs. I was seated with an attendant's seat blocking my feet. Knee space was fine but my feet had less room than the non-"comfort+" seats. Also, don't go cheap on food when you have flights of 3+ hours. It's insulting.

Only one side of the heafphone jack work. Crew was friendly and helpful.

Great. Flight departed early and arrived early. Deplaning and baggage claim ww were quick.

They separated our seats and moved us to the back of the plane. Hundreds of dollars and thousands of miles used and this was my platinum member experience.

Since it wasn’t a Delta flight, I was not able to sit with my group and there was no entertainment.

Three adults, three children. They did not give us seats together. Two seats together, in row 23, one in 13, one in 14, one in 10, and one in 17. When we got on the plane, the crew tried to ask people to move but basically threw up their hands. One person moved so we had two pairs of seats together. The 1.5 year old sat on a parent's lap (despite having paid for his own seat).

the fight attendants were great and i appreciated that they had season 1 of The Wire from HBO as a viewing option

I needed to make changes to my flights. When I called customer service, they assisted me with care professionalism.

A bit rush for transit. Food and entertainment are not available

The gate was too far away for the connecting flight

Generally good. The aisles have gotten narrower which can slow down boarding. Flight crew was great! Healthier complimentary snacks would be appreciated. Due to earthquake in San Francisco we had to circle in air space for a bit but then had a smooth landing. I laud the flight crew for their patience ;)

headphone jack didnt work for the first flight and not much variety

The agents was very rude and they charged me $50 for a carry-on bag saying that it was too big and then I saw someone going on a plane with the same size bag as me

For the most part united was a good experience, how ever when they came by with the snacks and water, they completely passed by my wife and I. As we were in separate rows. On a 5 hr flight we were not offered water

Fantastic crew. Flight was delayed at last minute but we were given updates every 20 minutes and the crew was so friendly and considerate. I miss the touch screens on the back of the seats, wish they would bring that back though.

Beijing PEK to SFO. I had an economy seat on this flight. The seat comfort was acceptable. My main complaint is with the FA’s lack of personality and absence from servicing the plane, specifically restroom care (I wish I could share a pic of the restroom that I captured) and care of travelers—drink cart/availability of drinks. I'm amazed at the level of service on other International travel where a passenger is most often appreciated.

Awful. Worst airline I have ever been on. Crew were among the rudest people I have ever dealt with. United staff members were rude and disrespectful. My flight was delayed, causing me to miss a connecting flight. I understand things happen, but when staff start lying about what actually happened, that is when I have an issue. Just be honest, really it isn’t that hard. I’m being very honest with this review and I don’t find this difficult what so ever. In fact, because of United Airlines, my Christmas holiday was off to a really rocky start. As someone who has traveled across the world, it has only been United that I have had a truly awful experience.

I’m very mad because I paid an extra $105 to change seats to an exit row with more leg room. The app clearly showed a gap in between the seats in the row I changed my seat to and I paid for it. When I boarded the plane, it wasn’t an exit row seat and no more room than my original seat. I feel like I was ripped off $105.

The crew on AA international flights in my experience are generally lazy, rude, and inefficient. These guys did not disappoint.

I had a great experience , crew was great and enjoyed the entertainment options I will be booking my next International trip with them .

Front desk was closed at 6 pm, I was unable to get my boarding pass and as such missed my connecting flight home.

I wish they could put the pre-tsa check on the tickets or global entry.

We upgraded to Business class paying approx. $1,300. Despite the upgrade, we were still required to pay an additional €70 for a checked bag. Furthermore, we were informed that another €70 would have been charged for our carry-on bag, as it was 3kg over the limit. To avoid this, we had to move clothing from the carry-on into the checked bag, which was both inconvenient and frustrating. Given the significant amount paid for the Business Class upgrade, we found this treatment to be quite appalling and disappointing. We expected a higher level of service and consideration for our luggage, and this experience did not meet those expectations.

At Barcelona, you have to get your passports checked before going to the E gates so give yourself time for that. The restaurants around the D and E gates are really limited compared to prior to passport control. On boarding, the gate staff tried to charge me EUR100 for my carryon, saying it was too big. I put it in their ‘measurement box’ and it fit with the top slightly protruding where the handle was. The gate staff then said my bag was ok to carry and put an ‘approved’ tag on my bag. I was bussed to the plane I boarded a ‘Level’ carrier which I had not heard of before. If you booked through a code share like American, you will be served food and alcohol on the plane. They do not provide complimentary ear phones or blankets. The internet was free but only for texting. WhatsApp worked but Spotify did not. Entertainment choice was adequate, movies were old and selection was limited. On arrival at LAX, my checked in bag was damaged as the wheel was broken. I am taking this up with Iberia. Their website and customer service was moderate in terms of user friendliness. You have to have all your documents and prepared to be patient and persistent. Let’s see how this goes. All n all, for the price I paid, I would recommend Level.

Was very unhappy with the entire process, from check in to boarding to the comfort of the flight. Did not enjoy the flight on Level.

Overall a great. However, the seating is way too narrow, for guys with any shoulder width. Luckily the crew moved the guy next to me, or it would have been miserable.

The staff on our flight from Charlotte to Boston were very friendly.

The flight was delayed by an hour. Made the connection uncomfortably tight.

The plane was very clean. The bathroom was clean as well. The land crew were very polite and informative and helpful. They informed me that there is a long way and challenging to go from international terminal to national terminal and in addition to getting my suitcases and going through customs and dropping them again for my second leg of trip which was San Francisco to Los Angeles . I have left knee issue and had a recent fall with aching muscles all over, the land crew suggested wheelchair help for me, God bless her. If I did not have help, I could not make it to my last terminal. Thank you UNITED AIRLINE!

I was very happy with everything, thank you for the smooth flight ✈️

helpful and friendly. The Lufthanza people I dealt with before my holiday were so unhelpful by comparison.

Entertainment system is old. Food can be tastier Need to provide toothbrush and toothpaste at least when asked.

When we went to the lounge they told us to go into the main lounge and not the full business class section, later they told me that Lufthansa wont pay the full fee to alloq the business class passengers entry to the nicer sectikn where all the other airlines nusiness class passengers go into. Very poor arrangement.

Terrible experience. Should be a short simple flight from San Francisco to Palm Springs. Disgusting insult that United Air doesn’t have a cabin crew ready to receive a plane that’s already an hour plus late in departure. Lots of misinformation along the way from cockpit and crew. Definitely unimpressed with both union and management.

Not what I expected for the last leg of a $5100 business class experience. Boarding was a nightmare. The flight was delayed and I had to keep checking my email to ensure I was at the right gate since the airline or the terminal had no clue until 15 mins prior to boarding. Food was gross, limited drink options.

Flights scheduled with impossible connections - Lufthansa apparently believes it takes 7mins to change terminals, go through passport control, re-clear security and walk 1.8kms…..and everything will work perfectly (which it never does at Frankfurt). No staff on hand to assist with transfers on delayed flights. No transfer guidance provided by app. No compensation offered for 6hr delay to connecting flight.

This was the best carrier, comfort, service, good food, on time experience on a long haul flight. New, clean, quiet, smooth aircraft!!!

Fantastic! Great seats! Friendly staff! Amazing selection of shows and movies! Smooth ride! I don’t know what more I could have asked for honestly. They made flying a breeze this time around.

Had a very bad experience flying out of London. Our initial flight was cancelled without notice and the next flight had a layover of 8 extra hours. Me, my husband and my 8-year-old were already sick, and this further added to our problems. We paid extra for the seats: I was not even given our chosen seats which we paid for months before the trip. We were shoved into the available seats which were middle ones in the back (we had paid for front window, aisle, aisle). The seats were so uncomfortable and getting out of middle seats every so often (with a sick child) was a task. We had initially chosen British Airways because of the short layover, however, that went out of the window. Although unexpected things happen all the time and I understand customers have to adjust for the unplanned, however, how the airlines react and make the passengers comfortable during that time is the real test. We were not given any compensation for food or any arrangement to stay comfortable during that time. In fact, our paid seats were taken away as well.

The whole experience was very disappointing. Drinks could have been served and offered more frequently. The seats were reasonable but considering I paid for premium economy, I felt cheated. I flew premium economy with Japanese Airlines ANA 5 years ago and their service was by far, superior. We had access to the club lounge, better seats and excellent service. Out of 10, I would rate the experience as 4. Everything felt cheap and the Airbus aircraft are far better and more comfortable

Flight was okay however bags were left in London even though we had a 7 hour layover. Bags are yet to be confirmed to reach final destination. Horrible work.

Quiet and comfortable aircraft, pretty smooth flight. Very comfortable business class cabin with decent entertainment. Good service from the crew. All in all a good experience.

Why does a reputable airline like BA allow a miserable domestic airline like AA to operate its flights? There is no comparison between the two

Boarding is a mess. They never check group # so lots of people crowding in. Comfortable seats this flight. I had an empty seat next to me, very convenient. Food was really not good, but I was starved. The pizza snack thing was horrible. Crew was grand. They really make it enjoyable.

Crew very helpful and friendly. Food is so so. Main meal is not always the best. Did have a choice of a snack part way which was either a cookie, corn snack, or similar. Second kind of meal was basically like a pizza pastry that really wasn’t a favorite but probably a European snack? Screens and selections of movies, tv and such were good. No WI-Fi unless you buy so no free texting or such on the long flight but I think that might be any overseas flight.

Flight Attendant Karen Lynn was an absolute delight. She assisted in every portion of the services provided throughout the flight, aided with any and all concerns expressed by passengers, and even helped comfort an upset child who was one of five of a traveling family. This quality of service is what keeps me coming back to American. Thank you!

The worst, flight cancelled because the aircraft was not full. Heathrow ground crew totally not helpful and arrogant. Lady proposed us flight with 40min layover instead of direct and said it is our problem of course she was unable to do anything as everything was beyond her control she claimed. after calling on hotline another flight was booked. Flight was cancelled last second so we could not take direct from Zurich but we had to stay overnight in London.

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