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$128 Find Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Buffalo

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Cheapest round-trip
$257
Typical prices: $377-$256
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LAX - BUF • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$128
Typical prices: $137-$230
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Sat 5/30
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

Mon, Jun 1 - Tue, Jun 2
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11:59 pm - 7:43 am
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4h 44mnonstop
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8:38 pm - 11:02 pm
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LAX
5h 24mnonstop
$257JetBlue
Sun, May 24 - Sat, May 30
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11:59 pm - 7:43 am
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BUF
4h 44mnonstop
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8:38 pm - 11:02 pm
BUF
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LAX
5h 24mnonstop
$258JetBlue
Thu, May 28 - Tue, Jun 2
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11:21 pm - 6:59 pm
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BUF
16h 38m
1 stop
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8:38 pm - 11:02 pm
BUF
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LAX
5h 24mnonstop
$259Multiple Airlines
Tue, May 26 - Sat, May 30
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11:59 pm - 7:43 am
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4h 44mnonstop
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8:38 pm - 11:02 pm
BUF
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LAX
5h 24mnonstop
$260JetBlue
Tue, Jul 21 - Tue, Jul 28
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11:00 pm - 7:06 pm
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BUF
17h 06m
1 stop
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9:02 pm - 6:12 pm
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LAX
24h 10m
1 stop
$261Frontier
Fri, May 22 - Tue, May 26
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11:21 pm - 6:59 pm
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BUF
16h 38m
1 stop
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8:38 pm - 11:02 pm
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LAX
5h 24mnonstop
$264Multiple Airlines
Wed, May 20 - Tue, May 26
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11:20 pm - 10:41 am
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BUF
8h 21m
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8:38 pm - 11:02 pm
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5h 24mnonstop
$265Multiple Airlines
Tue, Jul 21 - Tue, Jul 28
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6:00 am - 6:44 pm
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BUF
9h 44m
1 stop
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7:40 pm - 12:50 am
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LAX
8h 10m
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$267American Airlines
Sat, May 23 - Sat, May 30
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11:20 pm - 10:41 am
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8h 21m
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8:38 pm - 11:02 pm
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5h 24mnonstop
$269Multiple Airlines
Fri, Jul 10 - Mon, Jul 20
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11:34 pm - 11:33 am
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8h 59m
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7:57 pm - 6:12 pm
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25h 15m
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$270Frontier
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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.

How much is a round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Buffalo?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Los Angeles to Buffalo departing in June.

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 Mondays 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 February, where tickets cost $264 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $484 and $414 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.

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 $357 on average.

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 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 30% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 4 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$128
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 9% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 3% 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.

  • How many flights are there between Los Angeles and Buffalo per day?

    There is a maximum of 1 nonstop flight a day that takes off from Los Angeles and lands in Buffalo, with an average flight time of 4h 44m. The most common departure time is 11:00 pm and most flights take off at night. Each week, there are 7 flights.

  • 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 $128 for a one-way ticket and $257 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?

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

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

    The Airbus A320-100/200 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?

    SkyTeam, Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Los Angeles and Buffalo, with SkyTeam 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 $410 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 $352 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 $128 or less one-way and $287 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?

 
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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 4307 reviews
8.6Crew
8.1Boarding
7.0Food
7.5Entertainment
8.0Comfort
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The entire experience from boarding to landing was amazing! The crew were very friendly. Will definitely be back.

10.0 Excellentlarry, Apr 2026
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The entire experience from boarding to landing was amazing! The crew were very friendly. Will definitely be back.

Delayed flight, lack of information, boarding process is a mess as is the carryon luggage causing issues when leaving the plane….just a poor experience.

Comfortable. Easy. No problems. Just wish they had gf options for snacks.

The crew was very kind and made going to Hawaii relaxing and fun to look forward to! Thank you Southwest for a pleasant flight!

Terrible. Even though there’s assigned seating now, they are still the slowest boarding airline of anyone.

It was good from LAX to Phoenix, But the connection in Phoenix to Tulsa was not that great. The staff on both flights were great. The choice of free entertainment was ok nothing to brag about. The 45 min delay because of some electrical issue wasn't great from Phoenix to Tulsa. We sat there with hardly any air, The seat I had was between windows so the side of the plane pushed in on you. My being a bigger man it then made the seating area uncomfortable. The seats on the plane had no power to connect to recharge your phone or anything. I would recommend that they should look into a slot or clamp to hold your phone to enjoy while watching the entertainment choices hands-free. Also make it possible to raise the inner seat by the window be able to raise the arm rest up to make more room for larger people to set more comfortably. I would also say other then that stop price gouging the airfare or nickel and diming everything. Not fair for people having to fly for emergencies and be paying for higher prices due to the season or holidays. Your making your money either way and the cost of flying is still going to be the same regardless if there's 100 people or 200 people.

Had a great flight. Delayed takeoff, but comfortable. Snacks were good.

Southwest was greaat! The most expensive but the least upsetting for those we were flying to see.

Boarding was easy. The seats are small and fairly uncomfortable

The problem with the seat assignments is that there were a lot of rows in the front that were empty but my row at the back was full. Just not so pleasant.

Very easy to use and convenient, you can perform any action within the same portal

The baggage belt was not updated on the Delta App and was displayed on the wrong belt board. Was not expecting this to happen.

Landed without a gate ready. Plane is extremely old and dirty.

Pilots lied about waiting on “paperwork”. Sat in the plane for over an hour, waiting on some papers to be printed according to the pilot and then all of a sudden he says good news maintenance is finally on their way. Maybe they can fix it before we get our paperwork. Ended up missing my connection in LaGuardia and as a result, had a fly home to Lexington instead of the Louisville airport. Then paid $100 to uber to Louisville since it was midnight by the time I got in. I wish they would just be transparent with passengers sometimes and not try to beat around the bush on why things are delayed.

Generally on time departures and arrivals, clean planes, sky miles membership provides great benefits (complimentary upgrades, etc).

N Everything was perfect from boarding to assistance to baggage in Tampa

Fast, lovely scenery, great info on the Delta flight screen about landmarks we were flying over. Great landing!

Long flight but comfortable and not freezing as I have experienced on Hawaiian flights to the islands. They gave us blankets just in case. Nice touch.

The flight was delayed 90 minutes The Gate was wrong The Restroom on Aircraft was not clean There was a half used water bottle in my seat

Too many people are taking up space in the overhead bins with their extra piece of luggage. Since they cannot fit their backpacks or extra luggage piece under the seat in front of them, they store it in the overheads and thus taking up room for other passengers. It wasn’t only one or two persons; more like 12 or 13 passengers.

Food was surprisingly delicious. Space in the seat is horrible when the seating front is reclined. Movie offerings were terrible. Crew was friendly and helpful.

The business class seat is exceptional. I wish the food is more palatable.

My flight was canceled a few hours before boarding. I was rebooked on Copa airlines and missed an important meeting .

Business class seats felt very cramped compared to other airlines.

OK, we were delayed and had to de plane and reboard.

Crew was great (professional, attentive, prompt). Snacks for 4 hrs flight is deplorable.

Check-in and in-flight staff were better than average. The seat was a fair size but too hard and not enough padding. The cushion/pillow provided is poor (thin and seems to be disposable ,it provides no effective cushioning or support). Food was OK-ish but no choice of inflight snacks and no easy place to get drinks other than water (I could ask for juice by intruding into the staff area at the back of the plane) Entertainment was very good actually. Overall better than I expected from a US-based airline (sorry!) but compared to ANA or Singapore it was so-so. (I live in Japan so they are my comparative airlines)

Terrible. Our first time back on United for 10 years, the seats in Polaris class are small and uncomfortable. They have squished too many people in to get more $$$. The staff are not friendly and not wanting to accommodate. I asked for two salads rather than a main meal and was advised no we wont do that. Then asked what I would like for breakfast and given something else anyway. I will not be flying United International anytime soon.

It was great with United overall except for two things. 1) It was a 5-hour flight and we were with kids, so we were asking for extra snacks. They were extremely reticent to dole them out even though there wasn't any meal and the kids were starting to hit their limit towards the end. 2) Baggage didn't arrive until 80 minutes after we landed.

I’m so sorry, I can’t remember her name, I believe it was Dimpti. She was stellar, also a mature Asian flight attendant, lots of flowers in her hair, just as amazing! But literally the crew was AWESOME . Only downside is there weren’t any charging outlets. Maybe I needed to ask a flight attendant , but it would’ve been nice to have one easily accessible.

The crew was very attentive through out the flight. Seats were comfortable, nice flight bag with pillow and blanket. Food was okay, since it was a overnight flight seemed to go by fast.

Left early arrived early..right amount of talking from pilots..of course had to love the biscuit and water!

Boarding gate at LAX was too crowded—two gates next to one another

On time departure and early arrival. Flight attendant very nice.

The business class layout of chairs was weired. You are sitting directly across stranger.,

I almost missed my flight and they helped me out enormously

Friendly crew is the only nice thing. Seats uncomfortable. Food and snacks horrible. Movies were the same as the first 10 hour flight two weeks before

We left at 1030 am pacific from LA and supposed to land at 7 pm Eastern in NY. They made a detour, stopped in Philadelphia and didn’t land till 1130 PM Eastern!!! Worst flight experience with no pilot communication with no explanation as to what was going on. Everyone was very frustrated to say the least.

I cancelled my ticket less than 24 hours deadline but I didn’t get refunded.

Flight boarded from Gate 159B, the farthest gate in the LAX Bradley Terminal. While the flight operated on time, the first class cabin attendant made no recognition of my being an Advantage Executive Platinum member.

Jet blue was great But the Jayak system Wasa pure nightmare and wasted so much of my time and energy by not giving me a way to access jet blue to check in the flight back I didn’t even get the number confirmation code 24 hours before. Because I didn’t receive the email with the confirmation code I could NoT CHECk IN. I spoke to a kayak third party and they informed me I could not carry a carry on, on the flight which caused me so much extra stress it was just too much. You can be sure I will not be using it recommending your site. Again.

My experience with JetBlue was fine BUT I am very upset with Kayak! JetBlue had delayed our scheduled departure by an hour and you NEVER notified me of the change. I did not hear directly from JetBlue because the trip was booked through Kayak, a mistake I will not repeat. Your reminder of the our trip last week still had the WRONG departure time. Our return trip has also changed, and again no notice from you.

Boarding was quick and efficient. The flight crew were friendly. There were limited food options available on the flight. The pocket guide said there would be salad and sandwich sections available on flights over 3.5 hours. The only food available were snack boxes. And those were limited as well. My flight was over 5 hours. The entertainment system worked well. I had both extra legroom seats and regular coach seats. The seats were not very comfortable. The entertainment controls in the armrest made it difficult to rest my arm without changing the channel on my neighbors TV. Overall, my experience was mediocre.

Flight was as expected. But it was delayed an hour. Also, my luggage got damaged. So that sucked especially since the damage made navigating the airport difficult. Walking to get ground transportation is sooo far away now and my checked bag was difficult to carry.

The flight was delayed 4 hours and the JetBlue people at the counter kept lying to us and telling us it was due to weather however all other flights were going in and out of NY and FL. Then they lied that the plane had to stop to refuel. Then they lied and said the plane needed a tire change. JetBlue is the worst. Then they gave a lot of people meal vouchers however I didn’t know they did that and they didn’t offer anything to me.

Entertainment and wifi were very sub-par - audio issues and no wifi

I was traveling with two small kids and our TV s were the only ones not working. Informed the flight attendant who did nothing about them.

I was denied a plastic fork to eat my food and was told plastic forks are for paying customers who buy Jet Blue’s food. So I had to make a utensil out of a cup so nourish my body. Like a refugee. Because decency is dead.

I was especially impressed without efficiently the crew got passengers on and off. One of the stewards was slightly gruff, I thought. No big deal but that's what I noticed.

They made me check my bag and I didn't need to as there was overhead space available. I paid for a seat towards the front of the plane and it didn't recline. I requested a refund and they declined to give me one.

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