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$97 Find Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Buffalo

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Cheapest round-trip
$218
Overall average: $363
Southwest
Wed 1/7Sat 1/10
LAX - BUF • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$440
JetBlue
Tue 12/30Thu 1/1
LAX - BUF • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Buffalo (LAX-BUF)

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

Wed, Jan 7 - Sat, Jan 10
Southwest Logo
6:05 am - 5:05 pm
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BUF
8h 00m1 stop
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3:35 pm - 9:30 pm
BUF
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LAX
8h 55m1 stop
$218Southwest
Wed, Jan 21 - Fri, Jan 23
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9:00 am - 9:06 pm
LAX
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BUF
9h 06m2 stops
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4:01 pm - 9:58 pm
BUF
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LAX
8h 57m1 stop
$223American Airlines
Wed, Jan 21 - Sat, Jan 24
American Airlines Logo
9:00 am - 9:06 pm
LAX
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BUF
9h 06m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
11:22 am - 6:34 pm
BUF
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LAX
10h 12m2 stops
$228American Airlines
Tue, Jan 6 - Mon, Jan 12
Southwest Logo
7:50 pm - 8:05 am
LAX
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BUF
9h 15m2 stops
Southwest Logo
3:45 pm - 9:10 pm
BUF
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LAX
8h 25m1 stop
$237Southwest
Mon, May 4 - Thu, May 7
United Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 4:47 pm
LAX
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BUF
6h 47m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
7:55 pm - 1:10 am
BUF
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LAX
8h 15m1 stop
$243United Airlines
Wed, Mar 4 - Tue, Mar 10
Southwest Logo
10:55 pm - 11:40 am
LAX
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BUF
9h 45m2 stops
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5:30 am - 11:40 am
BUF
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LAX
9h 10m1 stop
$248Southwest
Wed, May 6 - Wed, May 13
Delta Logo
9:55 pm - 11:02 am
LAX
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BUF
10h 07m1 stop
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3:50 pm - 10:27 pm
BUF
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LAX
9h 37m1 stop
$257Delta
Tue, Feb 10 - Sat, Feb 14
American Airlines Logo
12:55 pm - 11:42 pm
LAX
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BUF
7h 47m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
5:34 pm - 11:38 pm
BUF
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LAX
9h 04m1 stop
$260American Airlines
Sat, Jan 10 - Wed, Jan 14
Southwest Logo
9:55 pm - 8:05 am
LAX
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BUF
7h 10m1 stop
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3:45 pm - 11:40 pm
BUF
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LAX
10h 55m2 stops
$262Southwest
Thu, Jan 15 - Sun, Jan 18
Southwest Logo
8:00 pm - 8:05 am
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BUF
9h 05m2 stops
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6:20 am - 10:55 am
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LAX
7h 35m1 stop
$265Southwest
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Los Angeles to Buffalo flights

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

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Planning a trip from Los Angeles to Buffalo? 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 Los Angeles to Buffalo?

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

If you are looking for a flight deal from Los Angeles to Buffalo, look for departures on Saturdays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Buffalo, Friday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Buffalo?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Buffalo, 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 Los Angeles to Buffalo is June, where tickets cost $289 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and February, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $454 and $373 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Los Angeles to Buffalo?

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 $357, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Los Angeles to Buffalo?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Buffalo, 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 Los Angeles to Buffalo, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 37% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$97
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 9% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 6% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Los Angeles to Buffalo

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Los Angeles to Buffalo 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 Los Angeles to Buffalo

  • How can I fly from LAX to BUF?

    There are no nonstop flights operating between LAX and BUF routes. However, there are other available and cheaper options such as one-stop and two-stop flights. American Airlines and United Airlines are one-stop flights operating between LAX and Buffalo, usually with a stop at ORD. Nonetheless, you can opt for two-stop options such as Delta and American Airlines, usually with stops at ORD and LAS. However, this will generally add at least 3h to your overall flight time.

  • What can I do at LAX while waiting for a flight?

    LAX features several activities that passengers can do while waiting for their flights. You can stop at the XpresSpa to get a massage or do a last-minute pedicure or manicure. Alternatively, you can hit the multiple duty-free shops and grab a last-minute souvenir or view the fantastic arts, including live music. Also, there are various lounges and restaurants that you can visit and have a meal at before you board your flight.

  • Can I sleep at BUF Airport?

    Yes, sleeping at Buffalo Niagara International Airport is legal. However, passengers are allowed to sleep on the Terminal’s landside. The airport is equipped with armrest-free and padded benches to provide comfort. Note that there are so many interruptions from the cleaning machines; therefore, you can consider sleeping at the multiple hotels near the airport for uninterrupted sleep.

  • Are there nursing suites at BUF?

    Yes. Lactating mothers will find at least a nursing suite located near Gate 14. The nursing suites provide a serene and private environment to breastfeed. Also, they are equipped with power outlets, tables, comfortable leather chairs, and sinks with running water.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Los Angeles to Buffalo?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Los Angeles to Buffalo was $97 for a one-way ticket and $218 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Los Angeles and Buffalo?

    No

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Los Angeles to Buffalo?

    JetBlue, American Airlines, United Airlines, Air Canada, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Los Angeles to Buffalo flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Los Angeles to Buffalo?

    The Airbus A220-300 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Los Angeles to Buffalo flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Los Angeles to Buffalo?

    Star Alliance, SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Los Angeles and Buffalo, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Los Angeles to Buffalo?

    There are nonstop flights from Los Angeles to Buffalo on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Los Angeles to Buffalo, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Los Angeles to Buffalo are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $407 and an overall rating of 7.9, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $334 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Los Angeles to Buffalo?

    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 Los Angeles to Buffalo.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Buffalo from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Buffalo?

    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 Buffalo with an airline and back to Los Angeles with another airline. Booking your flights between Los Angeles and BUF 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 Los Angeles to Buffalo?

    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 Buffalo from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Buffalo

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $174 or less one-way and $369 or less round-trip.
  • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is located 16 miles from downtown Los Angeles. Using a taxi or rideshare, you can arrive at the airport in about 20min. Alternatively, you can opt for a Flyaway bus or a metro, which takes approximately 35min to get to the airport and is less expensive.
  • If you have scheduled an early morning flight from LAX and are looking for accommodation, consider spending the night at Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport Hotel, located 0.8 miles from the airport. Depending on your budget, you can also spend the night at Sheraton Gateway LAX Hotel, Los Angeles Airport Marriott Hotel, and Four Points by Sheraton LAX Hotel. They are all easily accessible and offer top-notch services such as complimentary shuttle services.
  • Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) features a designated pet relief area for passengers traveling with their four-legged friends. This is to help pets relieve themselves after a long flight. The pet relief areas are located inside and outside the main terminals.
  • There are multiple hotels near Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF). So, passengers arriving late at BUF should seek accommodations at one of these hotels to avoid the night fuss. These hotels include Buffalo Airport Hotel, Hilton Garden Inn BUF Hotel, Courtyard by Marriott BUF Hotel, and Hampton Inn & Suites BUF hotel. Note that the hotels have different policies, so be sure to check their websites before booking one.
  • For ill passengers, LAX permits traveling with your medication. However, putting your medicines in zip-top plastic bags or small containers would be best. You can also pack them in a carry-on bag separately if the prescriptions are in large bottles.

Prefer to fly direct from Los Angeles to Buffalo?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Los Angeles to Buffalo.
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Direct departures

Los Angeles to Buffalo

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

JetBlue

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Thursday

JetBlue

JetBlue

Friday

JetBlue

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Saturday

JetBlue

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Sunday

JetBlue

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Buffalo to Los Angeles

Monday

JetBlue

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Thursday

JetBlue

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Friday

JetBlue

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Saturday

JetBlue

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Sunday

JetBlue

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Los Angeles to Buffalo

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Los Angeles to Buffalo. 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 Los Angeles to Buffalo? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.9
SouthwestOverall score based on 4250 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.5Entertainment
8.6Crew
7.0Food
8.0Comfort
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The boarding and seat assignment system no longer works for me, but I know it is being replaced. Otherwise, I am good with the overall experience.

8.0 ExcellentRussell, Dec 2025
SAN - OAK
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The boarding and seat assignment system no longer works for me, but I know it is being replaced. Otherwise, I am good with the overall experience.

The lead steward kept singing about "San Francisco" and hotel California---more annoying than humorous....needs work. Flight was smooth and on time.

San Diego airport is brand new, spacious, airy and very smooth checkin at SW baggage drop.

Crew could have been friendlier, maybe I'm spoiled by SW crews. In flight wifi was good. Would be nice to have more food offerings on a 4 plus hour flight

Ever since Southwest starting charging for bags, passengers don't want to pay to check their bags, so the gate agents have to beg people to check their roller bags now because there's "not enough space". This was a terrible business move by Southwest.

Sacrament staff are always polite and helpful. Airport is easy to maneuver and boarding is straightforward.

As always, the entire Southwest experience was wonderful, from online booking to flight to baggage retrieval. Very grateful.

The weather could have been better. There was a 40 minute ATC delay in SFO because of marine fog and a micro cell storm delayed landing and take-off at Nashville. The gate was changed 5 minutes from boarding from gate B3 to gate C23 at Nashville airport.

The cabin was quiet for the redeye flight. The area was clean. The staff was great. The 787 Max was in good condition. Drawbacks were that the seat widths were tight for some passengers. The seat padding was at best average and for a long flight uncomfortable.

Delayed flight. Nicest crew member was a SW pilot flying seated next to me who kindly move to seat the final passenger. Flight extra delayed. My cup of refreshment of ginger ale was so packed with ice it was literally 2 sips.

The food is terrible. The staff is wonderful. Comfort is good.

I fly Delta all the time, have Platinum Medallion status. But this route seems to have major problems with delays and seems to never leave on time! Have only taken it twice in the last two weeks, and each time it had delays of more than 1 hour... very disappointed!!!!

Staff was exceptional! Everyone was kind, professional and friendly making the trip very pleasant. Thank you!

No lunch on a x-country flight scheduled for 10:50 am departure, arrived 5+ hrs later. That requires a black box label before you pay for the tickets. Worst, when I checked in online, it's specifically said that lunch was served on his flight for economy Plus passengers.

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.

The flight used a B767 with a very old interior from before 2014. The entertainment system did not work at all during the flight despite attempts to reset the system. It was like they flew this route just to be competitive.

Delta made it easy, comfortable and timely. The crew was fantastic.

On this flight I felt the food offering was not as complete as on previous flights. The tomato salad was a bit off and there was nothing additional such a bread or butter. The breakfast was only one option, so you either ate what they had or ate nothing. The crew was efficient, but most seemed frustrated throughout the flight. The flight arrived early and was obstacle-free, so I’m overall quite happy, but the shine in the rest of the experience just wasn’t there.

Great flight with Delta! Boarding was quick and easy, the amenities were solid, and the plane was in great shape. The flight attendants had a fun, lively energy while staying professional. All in all, a smooth trip — even managed to catch up on some rest. Thanks, Delta!

De planning was an absolute mess. We were never told that we weren’t at the gate and that we had to go down unstable stairs and then hop on a bus. People were falling, we couldn’t tell who was in charge. Overall terrible communication that ended up leaving a bad impression at the very end of the experience.

Older aircraft, no meal, only food was for purchase. Not impressed United.

Not pleasant trip cross country when the entertainment and WiFi system not working. No entertainment for entirety of route. Staff was rather nonchalant in that they dismissed the problem due to age of plane. It would have been nice to know this up front so I could have come prepared to read or download movies before boarding Coincidentally or not, there was a similar issue with the entertainment system on my previous flight I took on my fist leg of the trip. There are no seat TVs, so you must rely on the app when it works. United can do better. Also, what use it it to pay for boarding group 2 when half of the passengers are in the same line as you?

Premium Plus is a really good idea for longer flights

The flight attendants were great, I joked with one I can’t remember her name, a blond, really sweet. I thought it was run well very professional. This was great i survived Spirit, I know for which I speak.

It would have been better if the crew has supported my husband's reasons for needing to keep the space clear around his feet, rather than insisting that he put his knapsack in that space.

United sent me a mileage plus number last year but that number is invalid so I can’t use it to check into flights or collect mileage. There is human to speak about the problem, only computers who keep asking me if I am using the correct email. It’s so frustrating and I cannot resolve it.

Evidently, my seat had the only broken TV. I couldn’t plug it in, get it to come on, or watch anything, and of course, no one could fix it while we were on the plane. The service was good and the boarding was quick

it was so bad. I tried to board my flight from vancouver to saskatoon. And to my surprise they did not board me cause the flight was changed and no email was send to me. and on my boarding pass which i got from seattle says different flight. I did not knew anyone from Vancouver, air canada crew was rude, i asked for today flight but they were rude and i had early morning dental appointment in saskatoon. I was so much in pain and my whole day is wasted today. and i suffered alot. They did provide me hotel but they did not provide me any food. I am really really disappointed first time had so bad experience with air canada. I may think twice to book it again. If i can get any reply or any composition that would be great. Thanks

The food was the worst I’ve had on any flight I’ve ever been on.

The gate was too far away for the connecting flight

Gate was overcrowded. Gate agents performed very well. Flight crew was top notch! Efficient & professional & courteous. Both meals not thermalized well. Dinner main dish was actually cold in the center. Almost inedible. Breakfast sandwich was lukewarm.

RIC Staff was not enough. Elderly passengers had to wait 30 minutes to deplane, so we could board and still had to walk as no chairs were provided. And, passenger in front of my seat assignment rammed seat against my legs entire flight time. Was mildly bruised and left thigh still sore.

Horrible. Both legs of my flight were delayed more than 6 hours. No compensation, no screens on the plane, and the plane was not clean.

The flight was flawless and we even arrived between 20 and 25 minutes early!

While waiting to claim my checked luggage, I discovered the airline had lost it. After a long wait and inquiries, I discovered it was on another flight. Fortunately, the airline finally sent my luggage home.

Was not able to watch most shows on the entertainment site. They would not load

Flight was cancelled 3 hrs AFTER etd. Thetefore Missed connection from JFK to New Zealand . No accommodation provided… This cost ne aporox 1000 USD in extra expenses and turned whst should have been a 24 hr trip ftom Boston - New Zealand into a VERY expensive , late 70+ hr nightmare … Complete nonsense!!!

Overall fine, but the delay was annoying and the reasons for the delay were not communicated. The crew on board were phenomenal!

AA re-routed flight from HNL to LAX due to delay. My group of 3 with reserved seats in row 9 was broken up, with one assigned to a middle seat, another in the last row of the plane. Not happy. No explanation to the delay. No apologies. No compensation. Would have been nice to be offered an Admiral Club admission or a voucher for the extra 3 hours of layover in LAX. Could not hear the boarding gate announcements in LAX. Adjacent gate was boarding at the same time. Loud speakers were competing against each other. Barely made my boarding group.

Almost a 6 hour flight and the only food option is a cheese plate… and chips. Also how is it there are no options for texting on American. I’ll be going back to delta and united.

The ride share experience in JFK is terrible. After traveling on a flight, then you need to take a subway to the last stop to get an uber or lyft. Unacceptable. Bad job JetBlue for permitting JFK and Port Authority to do this to your passengers.

Four plus hour flight delay in New York caused us to take off after 11:30pm. We didn’t arrive at our hotel until five hours after check in. Started the trip off feeling exhausted.

I don’t usually fly budget airlines or airlines in the United States. It was as good as any other airline. The seats are comfortable and the airline attendants are not rude & surly. Very nice flight (s).

They have the most inexperienced / rude flight staff I’ve encountered

I paid extra for a seat closer to the front. The TV didn’t work at all for the entire flight. Would have been nice to know before I purchased an “upgraded “ seat

Too many long delays with JetBlue. Worst major airline that serves JFK but unfortunately I keep going back because of the prices.

flight cancelled after 2 delays. left us sitting in JFK at 1am. no customer service to assist rebooking.

To not have food or proper snacks on a 5 hour flight was the worst.

Spend hours delayed with no food, water anything sitting on the aieplane with no ability to eat or use the restroom. My entire experience was the absolute worst. I will never fly jet Blue again.

It would have been nice if they had offered more than one set of snacks

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