MEL - SFO

$474 Find Cheap Flights from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to San Francisco

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Cheapest round-trip
$932
Typical prices: $1,135-$748
Fiji Airways
Fri 10/9Fri 10/9
MEL - SFO • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$1,541
Typical prices: $1,387-$826
United Airlines
Mon 8/3Mon 8/17
MEL - SFO • Non-stop
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You can fly direct with United Airlines. Average duration is 14h 15m
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Cheap Flights from Melbourne to San Francisco (MEL-SFO)

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

Fri, Oct 9 - Fri, Oct 9
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2:30 pm - 1:40 pm
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SFO
17h 10m
1 stop
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11:25 pm - 1:00 pm
SFO
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MEL
19h 35m
1 stop
$932Fiji Airways
Fri, Jun 5 - Sat, Jun 20
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1:30 pm - 7:36 pm
MEL
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SFO
23h 06m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:26 pm - 12:00 pm
SFO
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MEL
27h 34m
2 stops
$942Multiple Airlines
Sat, Aug 1 - Wed, Aug 12
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1:30 pm - 1:55 pm
MEL
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SFO
17h 25m
1 stop
Fiji Airways Logo
11:10 pm - 12:00 pm
SFO
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MEL
19h 50m
1 stop
$944Fiji Airways
Fri, Sep 4 - Fri, Sep 18
Fiji Airways Logo
1:30 pm - 1:40 pm
MEL
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SFO
17h 10m
1 stop
Fiji Airways Logo
11:25 pm - 12:00 pm
SFO
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MEL
19h 35m
1 stop
$945Fiji Airways
Sat, Aug 1 - Sun, Aug 16
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1:30 pm - 1:55 pm
MEL
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SFO
17h 25m
1 stop
Fiji Airways Logo
11:25 pm - 12:25 pm
SFO
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MEL
20h 00m
1 stop
$946Fiji Airways
Sun, Aug 2 - Sun, Aug 16
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1:30 pm - 1:40 pm
MEL
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SFO
17h 10m
1 stop
Fiji Airways Logo
11:25 pm - 12:25 pm
SFO
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MEL
20h 00m
1 stop
$953Fiji Airways
Sat, Aug 1 - Sun, Aug 16
Fiji Airways Logo
1:30 pm - 1:55 pm
MEL
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SFO
17h 25m
1 stop
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11:25 pm - 12:25 pm
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MEL
20h 00m
1 stop
$954Fiji Airways
Thu, May 28 - Thu, Jun 11
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1:30 pm - 9:04 pm
MEL
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SFO
24h 34m
2 stops
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3:26 pm - 12:00 pm
SFO
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MEL
27h 34m
2 stops
$955Multiple Airlines
Thu, Jun 4 - Fri, Jun 12
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1:30 pm - 7:36 pm
MEL
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SFO
23h 06m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:26 pm - 12:00 pm
SFO
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MEL
27h 34m
2 stops
$963Multiple Airlines
Fri, May 29 - Fri, Jun 12
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:30 pm - 9:04 pm
MEL
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SFO
24h 34m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:26 pm - 12:00 pm
SFO
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MEL
27h 34m
2 stops
$979Multiple Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Melbourne to San Francisco flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Melbourne to San Francisco to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco departing in October.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to San Francisco?

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

When flying from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to San Francisco, you should consider leaving on a Thursday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine), you’ll find the best rates on Sundays and the most expensive ones on Saturdays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport 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 Melbourne Airport to San Francisco is March, where tickets cost $840 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,165 and $1,145 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Melbourne Airport 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.

No, with an average price for the route of $991, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport 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 Melbourne Airport 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 Melbourne Airport to San Francisco, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 18% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$474
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 6% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 8% increase in price.
Flight from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to San Francisco

When to book flights from Melbourne to San Francisco

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Melbourne 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
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to San Francisco flights

  • Can I fly from Melbourne to San Francisco directly?

    You will be able to find some direct flights from major airports in Melbourne to San Francisco International Airport. These flights will reduce your travel time by up to five hours in comparison to connecting flights that can take as long as 19h. United Airlines provides direct flights for this route.

  • Where can I find the prayer room at Melbourne International Airport?

    Opposite the Departures Area of Melbourne International Airport, you will find multi-faith prayer rooms. There is no cost to access these prayer rooms.

  • Are there hotels onsite at the San Francisco International Airport?

    You will be able to find numerous choices for accommodation once you have landed at the San Francisco International Airport. There are quite a few hotels located onsite and several more are located nearby. You will be able to get to nearby hotels either by using the hotel's shuttle service or by hailing a cab.

  • Where can I find restaurants in San Francisco International Airport?

    There are several choices for restaurants located within the airport. You will be able to find food services whether you are in Terminal 3, 2, or 1, as each terminal caters to travellers needs. Cat Cora's Kitchen restaurant can be found in Terminal 2; this restaurant is a great choice for travellers who enjoy health-conscious meals above fast food.

  • Is there a medical clinic at the San Francisco Airport?

    The San Francisco International Airport provides all the necessary services for travellers, including a medical clinic. Should you need any health care once you have landed, you will be able to find the medical clinic at the International Terminal Departures area on Level 3 of the airport.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco was $474 for a one-way ticket and $932 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) and San Francisco?

    A passport is required to fly from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to San Francisco.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to San Francisco?

    The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to San Francisco flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to San Francisco?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) and San Francisco, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to San Francisco?

    There are nonstop flights from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to San Francisco on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Melbourne to San Francisco, Fiji Airways or Virgin Australia?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Melbourne to San Francisco are Fiji Airways and Virgin Australia. With an average price for the route of $865 and an overall rating of 8.1, Fiji Airways is the most popular choice. Virgin Australia is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,698 and an overall rating of 7.6.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) 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 Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to San Francisco.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Francisco from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) 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 Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) 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 Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) with another airline. Booking your flights between Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) and SFO 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 Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) 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 Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) 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 Melbourne Airport to San Francisco

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $740 or less one-way and $1,062 or less round-trip.
  • Melbourne is served by 4 airports. The Melbourne International Airport (MEL) is one of the most popular in the region. However, Avalon Airport (AVV), Moorabbin Airport (MBW), and Essendon Fields Airport (MEB) also cater to international flights to and from Melbourne.
  • Melbourne International Airport provides travellers with a useful app that informs travellers of discounted flights while ultimately aiming to make travelling from the airport as easy as possible. You will be able to use the app to calculate flight fares and discover essential information about your flight.
  • There are 3 international airports in and around San Francisco, although, when flying from Melbourne, it is best to fly to the San Francisco International Airport (SFO). The San Francisco International Airport is well-connected to the city, which means you will be able to travel to and from the airport and use it as a base during your stay.
  • You can find Hungry Jack’s, Billie Chu, and BAXA Noodle Bar restaurants in Melbourne International Airport. There are numerous family-friendly restaurants located in the airport. Billie Chu hosts a play area and a children’s menu to cater to families with younger children.
  • If you travel from San Francisco Airport to the city centre via the BART quick train, you can expect a rough travel time of 45–60min, including your wait time. The cost of this trip will be around $ 8.65 (A$ 12).
  • The train station at San Francisco airport is located in the airport opposite the Garage G. Between three and four trains depart from the station each hour and it will take you around 30min to reach downtown San Francisco via train.
  • You can find tax-free retailers in the International Terminal A of San Francisco International Airport. In International Terminal G, you will find a Duty-Free Burberry retailer where you can purchase luxury items tax-free.

Prefer to fly direct from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to San Francisco?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Melbourne to San Francisco.
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Melbourne to San Francisco

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

United Airlines

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Melbourne to San Francisco

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Melbourne 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Melbourne to San Francisco? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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Fiji AirwaysOverall score based on 240 reviews
8.2Boarding
7.5Entertainment
7.5Food
8.1Comfort
8.6Crew
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I thought Fiji and Fiji Airways was great. Looking forward to the next trip. Baggage claim at the end went to sh...t

8.0 ExcellentJoseph, Apr 2026
NAN - HNL
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I thought Fiji and Fiji Airways was great. Looking forward to the next trip. Baggage claim at the end went to sh...t

Fiji Airways always goes above and beyond. If anything I'd say the food was less enjoyable than in the past. But that in no way lessened the experience with the cabin crew or the excellent attentiveness and service they provided throughout the entire trip!

Left on time , arrived on time. Staff was awesome!!!!! Great flight!!!!

Great food, wonderful staff made a long flight seem short

Everything was great . Arrived on time was smooth plane was clean. Crew/Staff was friendly and helpful.

Everything from the staff to the comfort of business class was excellent. This is one of my new favorite airlines.

Ticketing said dinner for the almost 14 hour flight and we were delayed an hour. However, onboard we were only served a sluce if pizza bread and a cookie. Not at all dinner and insufficient for a long international flight. Breakfast was good.

We have had an absolutely horrific experience so far getting home from Australia on a $18,000 + flight we booked with you. The flight did not deplane in Dallas because there was no available gate or staircase. We sat in the plane for 3 hours waiting to deplane. As a result we missed our connecting flight to New York. American Airlines put us up in a hotel several miles away. We waited 45 minutes for a shuttle and The shuttle driver was horribly rude and unhelpful. They offered us $70 vouchers for food but actually there was no food left when we arrived minus some chicken nuggets and corn dogs. It was awful. Horrible way to end a vacation. There has to be accountability here.

A bit cramped in economy and the people in front wouldn’t put their seats up during meal service, crew did not help with that and I felt they could have done more about it.

The airline is ok, but it needs to improve it schedules.

There were no food or entertainment on this short flight. Friendly staff even before getting on the flight. The seats were snug but it was quick flight

Good flight. On time. No problems. Plane was clean. Service was as you would expect. However nothing special, just a good flight.

Very friendly staff. No food service and no entertainment. Only 1hr 20min flight

High fees for excess checked baggage and somehow ridiculous rules for carry on bags.

Flight was late, food and drink an extra charge, my carry on is five rows behind me, and the seats are too narrow. Don’t ask me to be happy about it

I bought flights in August and there wasn’t a flight in the system

Our 6.30am flight was boarded then cancelled to fly at 10.55am . We were flying to Brisbane to attend a funeral at 12 noon an hour away . This means missing the funeral due to unreliability of Virgin . Unimpressed !!

It was with Link Airways and the Saab 340 jet was noisy and little comfort.

They didn’t sent my luggage I got it 24 hours later

Plane was late and they wouldn’t check our bags through to Tokyo

Loved the food and beverages available, spacious economy class, excellent entertainment

Very good overall. Highly recommend for all flying to Australia

Helpful staff when I felt unwell. Qantas need to have an audio/music channel so you can listen to various music/.artists

We had bulkhead seats in a A380 in the upper deck in seats 31 D and E. Storage was very limited other than in overhead bin - which is not within reach when in seat. Yet paying same price as others in premium economy who have a lot more storage within arm’s reach. Seems very unfair.

On the Qantas flight, I could barely hear some of the announcements. It was better when I could read them on the screen.

Good check in and helpful staff. Delayed for 1 hour. Took about 45 Mins to get baggage’s at DFW . Food was average ( Hindu meal ) . Overall it was good experience

Our boarding and flight was very good. However when we landed and pulled in to the gate it took 55 minutes for the jet bridge to be positioned next to the aircraft. That caused us to miss our ground transportation and it caused us unnecessary last minute transit planning and expense. Our flight was AA1733 on March 17, 2026

We booked with Qantas instead of Delta and we instead flew on American Airlines. American is not our favorite to go on. No leg room and the width of seats are a joke. Your are packed like sardines on American flights.

When I originally booked this flight, I was expecting to travel on Qantas. When the itinerary changed and the long-haul segment was operated by American Airlines, we were disappointed but remained open-minded. Unfortunately, the overall service experience fell far short of expectations. This was a long-haul international flight. Getting up periodically to use the restroom or stretch is inevitable, especially on flights of this duration. However, each time we stood up, we felt as though we were inconveniencing the crew. The tone and body language often suggested that we were in the way or disrupting something simply by moving about the cabin. As a result, I avoided getting up as often as I needed to and was physically very sore upon arrival. Meal service was similarly impersonal. The options were presented in single words “beef or veggie,” “pasta or beef” without any description of what was actually being served. There was little engagement or courtesy beyond that. Even simple expressions of gratitude were often not acknowledged. I am accustomed to no-frills travel and do not expect luxury. What was disappointing was not the absence of extras, but the absence of basic warmth and professionalism. On a long-haul international flight, small moments of courtesy and humanity make a significant difference. In this case, the experience felt transactional and dismissive rather than welcoming. I hope this feedback is taken constructively, as there is a meaningful difference between efficient service and indifferent service.

Flight arrived late with no one to help over 30 people rebook. I slept at the airport.

Seats were not super comfortable and food was not good at all. If I had a chance I would definitely fly a different airline. Of course they are better than any budget airline, but not by much.

Flew steerage class. Short on leg room unless you pay more. No window unless you pay more. Etc. United is trying to squeeze every cent from you. It doesn’t make for any loyalty.

Outstanding service, great food, friendly & efficient crew, safe & comfortable flight

Staff were not attentive, wifi did not work, cut my head in the bathroom due to the position of the soap on the sink, had blood running down my face, told staff, they had no expression no sympathy, didn't even say "sorry", they said "oh we will have a look at that" about 10 mins later the purser brought me a bandaid, still no sorry.... Shocking

The flight was delayed from take off because only one runway was operational in San Francisco.

Several missed and almost missed connections. It felt like everything was being patched together last minute without enough resources and it ended up being an extremely stressful experience that basically ruined our weekend on the west coast. What a waste.

Checking in united could not figure out my star alliance gold. Baggage did not get marked priority and didn't receive boarding passes. When got to SFO lounge personal fixed everything Immediately

Meals were poor and service rendered on return flight was mediocre as compared to the flight we took to Germany earlier where the attendants were more attentive, energetic, and mindful of passengers' needs. Thumbs up to crew of UA 58. Thumbs down to UA 59..

Flight left on time, arrived early, pleasant staff provided water, coffee, etc. access to bathrooms was reasonable and were well maintained. blankets were available, lots of entertainment options. LUGGAGE SERVICE WAS GREAT. I got my one checked bag quickly and was able to make a bus connection for a 2 hour bus ride saving me from waiting another 1.5 hours.

Wonderful in-seat entertainment with seatback screens and huge selection of quality movies. The ability to bluetooth connect headphones was amazing.

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