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Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Japan

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Tokyo
Tokyononstop$507
Osaka
Kobe2 stops$622
Okinawa
Okinawa1 stop$588
Fukuoka
Fukuoka1 stop$596
Hiroshima
Hiroshima1 stop$649
Kagoshima
Kagoshima1 stop$622
Ishigaki
Ishigaki2 stops$618
Iwakuni
Iwakuni2 stops$653
Hakodate
Hakodate2 stops$617
Misawa
Misawa2 stops$690
Sendai
Sendai2 stops$809
Komatsu
Komatsu1 stop$643
Takamatsu
Takamatsu1 stop$643
Asahikawa
Asahikawa2 stops$656
Aomori
Aomori2 stops$693
Tokyo
Tokyononstop$507
Osaka
Kobe2 stops$622
Okinawa
Okinawa1 stop$588
Fukuoka
Fukuoka1 stop$596
Hiroshima
Hiroshima1 stop$649
Kagoshima
Kagoshima1 stop$622
Ishigaki
Ishigaki2 stops$618
Iwakuni
Iwakuni2 stops$653
Hakodate
Hakodate2 stops$617
Misawa
Misawa2 stops$690
Sendai
Sendai2 stops$809
Komatsu
Komatsu1 stop$643
Takamatsu
Takamatsu1 stop$643
Asahikawa
Asahikawa2 stops$656
Aomori
Aomori2 stops$693

Book Cheap Los Angeles to Japan Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Japan 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Los Angeles to Japan

Wed, Jan 14 - Fri, Jan 23
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9:35 am - 2:25 pm
LAX
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NRT
11h 50mnonstop
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2:45 pm - 7:35 am
NRT
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LAX
9h 50mnonstop
$507ZIPAIR
Fri, Jan 23 - Fri, Jan 30
ZIPAIR Logo
9:35 am - 2:25 pm
LAX
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NRT
11h 50mnonstop
ZIPAIR Logo
2:45 pm - 7:35 am
NRT
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LAX
9h 50mnonstop
$508ZIPAIR
Thu, Jan 22 - Wed, Jan 28
ZIPAIR Logo
9:35 am - 2:25 pm
LAX
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NRT
11h 50mnonstop
ZIPAIR Logo
2:45 pm - 7:35 am
NRT
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LAX
9h 50mnonstop
$511ZIPAIR
Sun, Feb 8 - Wed, Feb 18
ANA Logo
3:45 pm - 9:10 pm
LAX
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HND
12h 25mnonstop
ANA Logo
9:05 pm - 2:05 pm
HND
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LAX
10h 00mnonstop
$582ANA
Sun, Jan 18 - Mon, Feb 2
Korean Air Logo
10:50 am - 5:05 pm
LAX
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OKA
37h 15m1 stop
Korean Air Logo
6:05 pm - 8:30 am
OKA
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LAX
31h 25m1 stop
$588Korean Air
Sun, Feb 8 - Wed, Feb 18
ANA Logo
3:45 pm - 9:10 pm
LAX
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HND
12h 25mnonstop
ANA Logo
4:25 pm - 5:48 pm
HND
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LAX
18h 23m1 stop
$591ANA
Mon, Feb 16 - Tue, Feb 24
United Airlines Logo
10:35 pm - 4:40 pm
LAX
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KIX
25h 05m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
8:20 am - 12:40 pm
KIX
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LAX
21h 20m1 stop
$625United Airlines
Sun, Feb 1 - Mon, Feb 16
United Airlines Logo
7:25 am - 4:40 pm
LAX
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KIX
16h 15m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
8:20 am - 5:50 pm
KIX
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LAX
26h 30m1 stop
$627United Airlines
Sun, Feb 15 - Tue, Feb 24
Korean Air Logo
10:50 pm - 5:40 pm
LAX
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UKB
25h 50m1 stop
Korean Air Logo
11:10 am - 8:30 am
UKB
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LAX
14h 20m1 stop
$638Korean Air
Mon, Mar 23 - Thu, Apr 2
Asiana Airlines Logo
11:30 pm - 10:05 am
LAX
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NGO
18h 35m1 stop
Asiana Airlines Logo
11:05 am - 4:00 pm
NGO
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LAX
20h 55m1 stop
$640Asiana Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Los Angeles to Japan flights

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

What is the cheapest Los Angeles to Japan flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest ticket to Japan from Los Angeles found in the last 72 hours was to Tokyo, at $496 round-trip. The most popular route is from Los Angeles (LAX) to Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $496.

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

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 $823, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Japan, 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 Japan is January, when tickets cost $636 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,111 and $976 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Los Angeles to Japan?

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

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Japan on a Tuesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to fly from Los Angeles to Japan. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Sunday and avoiding Wednesdays for the best deals.

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

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 Japan, 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 Japan, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 4 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$257
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 9% drop in price.
Flight from Los Angeles to Tokyo Narita Airport

Flights from Los Angeles to Japan: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from Los Angeles to Japan 
Verified travelerFlew with ANA
LAX
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NRT
Dec 2025
LAX checking in was quick and the connecting flight was the adjacent gate so it was very convenient.
Verified travelerFlew with Singapore Airlines
LAX
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NRT
Mar 2025
Stand up and move around at least every 2 hours
Verified travelerFlew with Japan Airlines
LAX
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HND
Oct 2024
If you are connecting to a domestic flight in Japan allow at least 2-3 hours between flights. Immigration at Haneda is very slow . They are now fingerprinting and photographing all international passengers. Doesn’t help if you used the Japan website for preclearance or not, same line either way.
Verified travelerFlew with Japan Airlines
LAX
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KIX
Jul 2024
Enjoy the easy flight. Be prepared for the tram/train at Kansai.
HughFlew with Singapore Airlines
LAX
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NRT
Jun 2024
Arrive early, have a small carry-on, maybe a large bottle of water.
Verified travelerFlew with Japan Airlines
LAX
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HND
Apr 2024
Get your seat ahead of time especially for elderly. Who need to get in and out of the seat to stretch.
greggacadFlew with ANA
LAX
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NRT
May 2024
check in online, get all your papers or documents in order, for faster processing.

FAQs - booking Japan flights

  • Are there direct flights from Los Angeles to Japan?

    Yes, KAYAK makes it easy to book direct flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to either of Tokyo’s international airports, Narita (NRT) or Haneda (HND).

  • Which airport in Japan should I fly to if I also need to visit other countries in Asia?

    The busiest airport in Asia is Tokyo Haneda (HND). This airport is convenient for connecting to other cities in Japan, such as Okinawa (OKA) or Hiroshima (HIJ), but also has regular flights to cities such as Hong Kong or Shanghai in China, or to Seoul in South Korea.

  • Is there a public transportation option from Tokyo Narita to the city center?

    Yes, once you have arrived at Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT), you can choose between the Keisei or JR train lines, both of which service the stations located at Terminals 2 and 3. These trains leave every two hours. City Bus 19 also leaves from the Terminal 2 station every half hour for the city center. Expect your ride to take at least an hour, depending on traffic.

  • How can I get to the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) for my flight to Japan?

    There are a few options for getting to the airport in Los Angeles, including riding on the city’s Metro. Just take the C or green line to the airport. Alternatively, you can ride the free airport shuttle, which departs regularly from the City Bus Center. Of course, parking lots are also available at the airport where travelers may leave their vehicles for both short and long terms.

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

    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 Japan.

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

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

    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 from Los Angeles to Japan with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Los Angeles to Japan?

    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 from Los Angeles to Japan up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Japan?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Japan is generally in the evening, when round-trip flights cost $822 on average. On average, there is no price difference when choosing to fly in the morning or the evening on this flight route. The most expensive time of day to fly to Japan is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,024.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Japan

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found tickets from Los Angeles to the following destinations at these prices or less: Tokyo $392 one-way - $787 round-trip; Tokyo $309 one-way - $611 round-trip
  • Americans traveling to Japan from Los Angeles will be required to show a passport valid for the duration of their stay. No visas are required for stays of fewer than 90 days.
  • Travelers visiting Japan will generally fly into one of Tokyo’s two airports. Narita (NRT) generally receives international travel, while Haneda (HND) tends to be used more for transfers to other domestic cities.
  • Before departing from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) Terminal B for Japan, travelers can take advantage of amenities in the West Gates, such as currency exchange and designated nursing rooms.
  • Passengers departing from Los Angeles to Japan will leave from the Tom Bradley International Terminal (Terminal B). Parking structures 3 or 4 are nearest to this terminal, although drop-offs are also possible at the Departures Level.
  • Travelers flying to Tokyo Narita (NRT) will arrive at the south wing of Terminal 1. This terminal features services such as an information desk and post office and amenities like sleeping rooms and showers.
  • Flights from Los Angeles to many cities in Japan will generally arrive at Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND). From here it is easy to make connections to other cities around the country or to continue to other destinations throughout Asia.
  • If you will have a brief turnaround in Tokyo, Terminal 1 at Haneda Airport (HND) offers baggage storage and features car rental desks for traveler convenience.
  • Tokyo Narita (NRT) and Tokyo Haneda (HND) airports feature services such as barbershops and dentist offices in their terminals as a convenience for business travelers on tight schedules.

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

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Los Angeles to Japan? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.4
ANAOverall score based on 1021 reviews
8.2Comfort
8.7Crew
7.9Entertainment
7.7Food
8.6Boarding
Airline reviews

First trip from Tulsa to Houston by air. It went by quickly. I watched half a movie and continued the rest on the next flight. Staff was considerate and helpful.

8.0 ExcellentCecil, Dec 2025
IAH - NRT
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First trip from Tulsa to Houston by air. It went by quickly. I watched half a movie and continued the rest on the next flight. Staff was considerate and helpful.

The crew was incredible. The pilots were so fantastic. The smoothest landing I’ve ever experienced.

The flight attendants are always fantastic. My only issue – and it was on my Haneda to Vancouver flight – same as my Vancouver to Osaka flight – I had a confirmed special meal and they had no record of it on board. I tried to confirm it with the gate agent in Fukuoka, where I initiated the day, because of the mess up a month ago, and she said that they can't confirm special meals. I'd have to see when I got on board.

Great transfer of luggage from my flight with Osaka to Tokyo then Tokyo to final destination in Chicago

Great experienced staff and very pleasant compared to some other international airlines

Flight was good and comfortable, even for long haul economy. No complaints.

Check in was fast, lounge was good. Special section for ANA passengers in the Plaza Premium lounge. Boarding was organized and quick. Crew was very nice. They ran out of the Japanese meal so they asked me to switch to the international meal. Beef was room temperature and not hot. It tasted ok. Japanese meal was served hot. Movies were not great. Chair was very old and recline was not good. TV monitor was very old and not HD. Plane layout in business was 2-2-2. Should switch to the 1-2-1 layout for more privacy. Overall flight was average to good. Service was good but hard product should be updated to compete against much nicer Taiwanese airlines.

Checking in via an alliance partner, even a foreign one should get TSA Precheck printed on your boarding pass. The paper copy issued by ANA didn’t show it. I couldn’t get my digital copy due to some technical issue arising because I checked in with ANA. The kiosks at SFO similarly threw an error. The only way I could have gotten a new copy of my boarding pass was from the UA counter and lines were nearly as long as TSA so I bit the bullet and went through the regular TSA line. If UA wants my business, they need to improve that process.

They lost my luggage on the inbound flight and then lost it again on this flight. I called online travel agent to change earlier flight to get a longer layover in Vancouver but ANA denied it

Suite lounge in Honolulu is very exclusive and boarding from the lounge into the plane is unique. First suites were huge and comfortable. Japanese meal is like a high end omakase meal. All the staff were very kind and provided sophisticated service. Fast Track upon landing was appreciated but not needed this time because immigration was so empty and easy.

Checking in as an international flyer is a bit tedious

I was so hungry , from Boston to Tokyo, only 2 big food .

It was okay, short flight so nothing much to comment.

The crew was nice, the food could be better, and at least 2 bathroom stalls were out of service.

The crew was attentive and provided everything I needed. The food in business class was excellent.

Good experience for economy transpacific. Reasonable comfortable seats. Food was not as good as I expected or had on other prior transpacific flights but likely attribute that to rising cost of supplies. Staff is courteous. Overall, very good.

Good the crew was nice very kind and very helpful

The original email I received and flight that I paid for was for Japan Airlines. Since JAL is a partner with American, I ended up on an American Airlines plane. This would not be a problem, except that JAL allows 2 check in bags for free and American only allows 1. A $100.00 unexpected expense was very disturbing, especially since I will have to pay it again on my way home. I feel like it was a bait and switch. I never would have chosen American Airlines if I had known that I would have to pay $200.00 in baggage fees, above and beyond my airfare. Secondly, the check in counter representative did not realize that I had TSA pre-check, so I had to return to the check-in desk on a different floor to get a new boarding pass. The AA representative helping at the check-in kiosks was very helpful, kind, polite, and professional when I returned for the new boarding pass. Thirdly, the crew was not as friendly as I have experienced on other airlines. Their tone when speaking to other passengers was not always polite. The food was better than I expected. However, I am used to having a station where one can serve themselves water, juice or grab a snack. That was not the case on this flight. Truly makes me think twice about booking with American Airlines. I am very disappointed.

Crews are rude and short. Example: after my drink and was ready to prep my bed to rest. I tried to give my empty glasses to the steward while she was playing her card game on her iPad. The steward told me to take the glass back to my table instead of taking the glass out of my hand. Compare Japanese steward it’s like heaven and hell.

I felt that the customer service improved compared to a several years ago.

Wish the underseat compartment don’t have a restriction, can fit a personal item such as backpack fully like most Boeing

Service was top notch and the attention to passengers is great. Takeoff and landing was on schedule. Food selection is good

Crew and service excellent. 2 hour delay for takeoff. SQ app showed flight on time.

The usual excellent experience with Singapore Airlines. The airplane was on time and actually early to Haneda Airport. The onboarding experience was pleasant with no delays, perhaps owing to the fact that the flight was not full. Nevertheless, the air crew were their usual outstanding standards in serving the passengers.

Very good flight from Boarding to landing -efficient and comfortable with decent entertainment options

Construction at PDX resulting in very lung walk from the rental car to the gate. SFO, extremely long walk between terminals to get to connecting Singapore airlines flight. My smart watch recorded a total of 3 miles.

Crew and service was excellent, but passengers should be offered a welcome drink before take off which did not happen. Food was very good. Unfortunately the lie-flat bed in business class was one of the most uncomfortable I have experienced. The configuration forces you to sleep with your legs at an angle instead of in a straight line, plus there is very little padding on the bed so it wasn't possible to sleep for more than 2-3 hours on an 18 hour flight. For what the airlines charges for a business class ticket their hard product leaves a lot to be desired.

Delayed 1hour due to storm still didn't get window seat for third flight despite paying £240 extra to book them

Everything was great keep up the good work 😁, can't ask for more.

Flight from SFO did not include entertainment as it was not working the entire duration of the flight. Was informed that there would be a $350 voucher for the inconvenience. Uncertain how the voucher will be provided.

from SFO-> FRA flight, AVML meal was significantly less compared to regular meal, especially no Desert, no Bread, no sides.

This was an older airplane. The cabin was constantly warm to hot throughout the 10 hour flight and there were no vents to personalize air flow. Also since it was an older plane, the material and comfort of the chairs were very uncomfortable. I left my flight with major soreness on my tailbone.

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?

My experience on this United Airlines flight was highly uncomfortable, primarily due to two issues: Cabin Temperature: The temperature on the Boeing 737 MAX 8 was unacceptably high, feeling consistently around 80 degrees throughout the flight. This made sleeping impossible and significantly detracted from the experience. Seating Arrangement: Being stuck in a middle seat for a six-and-a-half-hour overnight flight compounded the discomfort. Moving forward, I will always purchase a seat assignment to avoid this situation.

Premium Plus is a really good idea for longer flights

Same as last comment. Food sucks. Quality. Not surprising most people have no clue about nourishment Clearly

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.

We were in business class. the angled seats in that class do not have a real window view & the placement of the controls are bad. But we knew that. But the food options were mediocre. The taste was fine, but the size was for a child. It’s just really feels like United is skimping on everything. Even when we were in the Polaris lounge they did not have diet sodas. They said they were out no Coke zero no Diet Coke, etc. I do not think the portion of nuts they serve on the plane could get any smaller. Really a minimal service and offer for what you’re paying for in business.

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.

Seats in economy might too narrow. people sitting next to each other is always hitting shoulders.

Easy to board and fly, no frills. Yummy ramen on board.

It was for the most part a 10/10 they said they had entertainment options but all they had was old movies for streaming from the mid 2010’s so like 10 years ago

all good for a very budget flight - well priced and excellent service. Will fly again

Couple of the crew members were really nice and the rest are really rude and didn't help when we needed help, food was not worth it at all and most importantly there's no even entertainment system other than a very interruptive and slow internet and some movies.

I appreciate the economy price of the tickets. The long flight made the comfort level on the lower average side. Wi-Fi connection was not consistent but working. Overall, I would fly again with zip air but next time get the flat, premium seats with the amount of money I would save otherwise.

Comfortable seats and lucky no one was in middle seat. No water on the plane. Plane was on time and staff was fast.

You get what you pay for and nothing more. Wanted a cheap flight and that’s exactly what I got, though it’s human nature to wanting to feel like you got a good deal as well. There was none of that here. I was cheap and they were too. Got to my destination safely and that’s all that really matters.

Nice service. I wish it could provide hot water on the flight.

internet didn't work. No offer of drinks or snacks.

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