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$125 Find Cheap Flights from New York to Sacramento

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Cheapest round-trip
$251
Overall average: $398
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/1Mon 4/6
EWR - SMF • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$297
JetBlue
Fri 5/15Tue 5/19
JFK - SMF • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from New York to Sacramento (NYC-SMF)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from New York to Sacramento 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 New York to Sacramento

Wed, Apr 1 - Mon, Apr 6
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6:59 pm - 7:32 am
EWR
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SMF
15h 33m
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8:27 am - 4:24 pm
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EWR
28h 57m
1 stop
$251Multiple Airlines
Sat, Feb 28 - Sat, Mar 7
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10:00 am - 4:00 pm
LGA
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SMF
9h 00m
1 stop
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10:15 am - 11:25 pm
SMF
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LGA
10h 10m
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$260Southwest
Thu, Apr 16 - Mon, Apr 27
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7:30 am - 5:24 pm
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SMF
12h 54m
1 stop
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6:18 pm - 6:30 am
SMF
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JFK
9h 12m
1 stop
$261Frontier
Wed, Mar 4 - Wed, Mar 18
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4:00 pm - 10:31 pm
LGA
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SMF
9h 31m
1 stop
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6:15 am - 8:14 pm
SMF
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LGA
10h 59m
2 stops
$262Delta
Thu, May 7 - Mon, May 11
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7:30 am - 5:24 pm
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SMF
12h 54m
1 stop
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6:18 pm - 6:30 am
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JFK
9h 12m
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$262Frontier
Wed, Mar 4 - Wed, Mar 18
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1:01 pm - 11:43 pm
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SMF
13h 42m
2 stops
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6:15 am - 8:14 pm
SMF
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LGA
10h 59m
2 stops
$268Delta
Sat, Feb 28 - Sat, Mar 7
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5:00 pm - 12:23 pm
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SMF
22h 23m
1 stop
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7:04 pm - 2:45 pm
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JFK
16h 41m
1 stop
$275Alaska Airlines
Wed, Mar 11 - Tue, Mar 17
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4:29 pm - 11:43 pm
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SMF
10h 14m
1 stop
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7:49 pm - 6:59 am
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EWR
8h 10m
1 stop
$277Alaska Airlines
Thu, Feb 19 - Wed, Feb 25
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4:55 pm - 10:45 pm
LGA
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SMF
8h 50m
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7:08 am - 7:21 pm
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9h 13m
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$283United Airlines
Mon, Mar 2 - Wed, Apr 29
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3:18 pm - 10:37 pm
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10h 19m
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11:41 pm - 8:00 am
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$299United Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for New York to Sacramento flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from New York to Sacramento to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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Planning a trip from New York to Sacramento? 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.

How much is a round-trip flight from New York to Sacramento?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from New York to Sacramento departing in April.

What is the cheapest New York to Sacramento flight route?

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

The absolute cheapest return flight from New York to Sacramento costs $289 on the route between Newark Airport (EWR) and Sacramento (SMF). However, over the past month, flights between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) and Sacramento (SMF) were, on average, 1% cheaper than other New York-Sacramento routes. The most popular route is between Newark Airport (EWR) and Sacramento (SMF).

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from New York to Sacramento?

The average price of all round-trip flights from New York to Sacramento clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Sacramento on a Thursday and more expensive on a Sunday. On your return trip to New York, you should consider flying back on a Tuesday, and avoid Sundays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New York to Sacramento?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from New York to Sacramento, 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 New York to Sacramento is September, where tickets cost $302 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $643 and $486 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from New York to Sacramento?

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 2 stops layover the cheapest option at $387 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from New York to Sacramento?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from New York to Sacramento, 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 New York to Sacramento, you should book around 3 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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Expert advice for your flight from New York to Sacramento

 
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Stefanie Waldek

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Expert on United Airlines and EWR

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

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Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Expert on SMF

Bill is an award-winning travel writer with extensive credits covering airlines and the aviation industry for publications including AARP, AFAR, The Points Guy and Yahoo. Based in Portland, Oregon, Bill has traveled to more than 75 countries - and been late for his flight in most of them. He once achieved top-level frequent flier status for all of American, Delta and United Airlines during a single year.

Good to know

Low seasonNovember
Cheapest flight$125
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 13% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 21% increase in price.
Flight from Newark Liberty Airport to Sacramento

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FAQs for booking flights from New York to Sacramento

  • Which lounges are available at SMF airport?

    SMF airport has one significant lounge where you can relax while waiting for your pick-up. If you landed through Terminal A, go to the Escape Lounge, which opens daily from 4:30 am to 10 pm. In Terminal B, the Escape lounge is open from 5 am to 8 pm daily.

  • Where can I dine or grab a snack and SMF airport?

    SMF airport has several restaurants where you can sit and eat or drink and fast-food options for grab-and-go. In Terminal A are the Iron Horse Tavern, Peet’s Coffee & Tea, Squeee Burger and Paesanos. If you are in Terminal B, visit Jack's Urban Eats, Starbucks or Esquire Grill.

  • Are there financial facilities at EWR airport?

    EWR airport hosts several financial facilities offering financial services to its traveler. If you need to withdraw cash for your trip, visit one of the ATMs in Terminal A located between Concourses A2 and A3 or at Terminal B next to the Concourse B5 entrance. You can also access currency exchange services in Terminal C near gates C107 and C131.

  • Can I access parking facilities and services and JFK airport?

    Yes. JFK airport provides various parking facilities that offer parking services to its travelers. The parking lots adjacent to the Terminal are; Blue, Green, Orange and Red Garages. Accessible parking spaces are located near the terminal entrance. There are also long-term parking services in a remote economy parking area.

  • What is the cheapest flight from New York to Sacramento?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from New York to Sacramento was $125 for a one-way ticket and $251 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between New York and Sacramento?

    No

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from New York to Sacramento?

    New York is served by 3 major airports and there is only 1 main airport in Sacramento. You will leave New York from one of these airports: Newark, New York John F Kennedy Intl, or New York LaGuardia. You will be arriving at Sacramento Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from New York to Sacramento?

    JetBlue, American Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the New York to Sacramento flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from New York to Sacramento?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 9 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the New York to Sacramento flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from New York to Sacramento?

    SkyTeam, oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between New York and Sacramento, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from New York to Sacramento, Southwest or Alaska Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from New York to Sacramento are Southwest and Alaska Airlines. With an average price for the route of $477 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Alaska Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $521 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from New York to Sacramento?

    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 New York to Sacramento.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from New York to Sacramento?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Sacramento from New York 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 New York to Sacramento?

    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 Sacramento with an airline and back to New York with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from New York to Sacramento?

    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 Sacramento from New York 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 New York to Sacramento

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $310 or less one-way and $363 or less round-trip.
  • New York City has three significant airports. The first one, John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK), has enhanced accessibility for travelers with hidden and physical disabilities. The airport has adapted telephones for hearing-impaired travelers. It provides Aira services to help the blind and those travelers with low vision navigate the airport, assisted by a live remote agent. Wheelchairs, ramps and elevators are available.
  • LaGuardia Airport (LGA) hosts business facilities that offer business and conference services to its travelers. The airport has the Laptop Lane Business Center located at the Central Terminal building, where you can access the internet and use your computer. Meeting rooms, fax machines, phones, laser printers and private workstations are available at the airport.
  • The third airport, Newark Airport (EWR), provides baby care facilities suitable for traveling lactating mothers. It has numerous nursing suites that are comfortable and private in Terminal A, B and C near the gates. The suites feature a countertop, sink, comfortable seating and power outlets designed for breastfeeding, changing diapers and pumping breast milk.
  • Sacramento International Airport (SMF) caters to the transfer of its landing travelers by offering ground transportation facilities. The Sacramento Regional Transit District operates from the airport directly to downtown Sacramento. Airport shared and private-ride shuttles are found at Terminal A zone 3 and Terminal B zone 4. Outside Terminals A and B, you will access taxis.
  • SMF airport also has pet-friendly facilities; travelers can bring their furry friends along. The airport has pet relief areas located outside Terminal A, on the lower level of Terminal A and at the northeast corner of the B parking lot of Terminal B. The pet relief areas feature a waste bag dispenser, hydration point and trash receptacle.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from New York to Sacramento

 
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8.1Boarding
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8.6Crew
7.5Entertainment
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3 hour delay. Had to change plans and was still delayed.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Jan 2026
SFO - SAN
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3 hour delay. Had to change plans and was still delayed.

The flight crew was extremely rude and especially not helpful when our flight was delayed.

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.

Still a fan of open seating. Flight was on schedule and arrived on time. The 737 MAX is very comfortable.

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

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.

Delays delays delays. Late taking off, late landing, wait for a gate, etc.

Flight was delayed due to plane not passing inspection And one of the crew had to time out and we had to wait for another one A 3 hour delay

Connecting flight is on time and boarding was a breeze!

It was last minute due to weather - considering - it was amazing! Good smiles, friendly staff and they were making sure we knew what was going on when and where.

The entertainment screens were not working and there was no air condition the entire flight. Very uncomfortable.

It was Delta, but the flight attendants were stressful and disrespectful. I am a diamond member a travel weekly. I have not had a negative thing to share in quite some time. But this was noticeable.

The plant way delayed departing by 3 hours. It was an old airplane with broken seats and armrests. The bathroom made a hollering sound. A really crappy flight experience and travel day all around.

Original flight was cancelled and when i was rebooked by the airline, they couldn't seat me in the same type of seat as I had originally booked (went from window/aisle to middle/middle and one was a bulkhead seat, and other wasn't in the same class)

My flight was cancelled with no explanation after I had already cleared security. I was given 4 options to rebook, only one being non-stop like I had paid for. I grabbed it. It was 4 plus hours later and then took off even later. Biggest complaint is that I booked early and had an aisle seat. They gave me a "window" seat in front of the exit row, so the seat did not decline. I weigh all of 103 #s and it was tight for me! For what I paid, I feel I was kind of ripped off. I think they should have given me the empty comfort seat for the inconvenience. There was no apology nor any explanation as to why the flight was cancelled. My guess is it benefitted Delta in some way.

Very smooth, on-time, and pleasantly uneventful flight. The team at the gate and on board were professional and genuinely courteous. The pilot kept us well updated throughout, and both takeoff and landing were steady and enjoyable without any drama. Just a good, solid flight. Thank you! 💗

I truly love flying with Delta. They have always treated me with the upmost respect

The flight was great. The gate location was way to far away!!!

This route with Delta always has delays or is cancelled. Aircrafts seem smaller and older. I fly Delta quite a bit - haven’t had issues with the international flights. But this route has always been the troublesome one

Perfect flight. Smooth flight. Arrived 20 minutes early at destination. Excellent service.

Unbelievably poor service from flight attendants. They didn’t even do water service on a four hour flight. Just disrespectful.

Flight was delayed 8 times. We were sitting at the airport for 14 hours. We got 2 hours of sleep (if that) on what was not meant to be a red-eye.

Plane boarded early a quickly, was mostly full. We left close to on time. And landed early.

Flight was timely, relatively comfortable, with decent entertainment and food served. Only problem encountered was with the free messaging which I highly appreciate, but it did not work from iphone to non-iphones.

This flight was perfect. No complaints and only the highest regard for the crew and ground staff and how they executed perfectly. I fly a lot with United and would request predictability and transparency in their operations instead of last minute changes.

Survey sent before we actually left. Delay after delay. Now a crew problem.

I love flying with United. Unfortunately, I flew on an older plane with minimal upgraded technology (no Bluetooth functionality or handy charging ports). Otherwise, the flight was great and even arrived early.

They changed my seats after I checked in and I was stressed from the time I saw that information until just before boarding, when the gate attendant fixed it, but it shouldn't have happened. And if it couldn't be prevented, then the people on the phone I spoke with should have done something to help, which they did not, nor did they offer me compensation, just meaningless apologies.

We were given vouchers we couldn’t use with a 5.5 hour delay

I would like the crew to talk LESS over the PA and specifically about credit card offers. I am trying to work, sleep, watch a movie and the PA was booming about a credit card offer. Could we go back to the days when the customer was more important than selling a credit card?

There were no TV screens - even in Business class. 5 delays, and only given $12 meal voucher! Terrible!

My seat tv didn’t work the whole trip. And the seat space is too small despite being seated at the front.

On the plus side, crew was attentive, drinks were cold, and in-flight entertainment selection was better than some other airlines. On the negative aide, Plane was delayed almost an hour, either no announcements from the gate crew. Biscoff cookies are gross, appreciate airlines that give a choice. Also, crew had no personality or enthusiasm at all.

Baggage handling poor. Second time this has happened. My bag went to San Francisco instead of Fiji. No apology. Luckily Nadi airport staff are fantastic. My bag arrived in Fiji the next day.

Disliked having to wait a little longer to disembark from the plan when we landed in London

Food should be better quality. Video screens have poor resolution and the library of movies is poor. The other airlines are much better.

They only offered water for Group 6. Awful announcements from the Crew. Couldn't understand a single word. Barely came by for the trash afterwards. Man, I love water for a premium flight. Wow. Water in a cup.

Great. Quick and quiet and east. The breakfast choices were a welcome surprise!

We arrived 4 hours early and still almost missed the flight because they weren’t able to access one of the boarding tickets. They then sent hour bags late and we were all of our without clothing and eventually had to take an expensive cab back and forth to the airport as they wouldn’t deliver the bag which arrived late at night that day and we would have to wait until noon the began day (messing up a second day of plans). Also, all the food has dairy or pork. No vegan or even vegetarian option in the flight—even for purchase.

Terrible. They canceled our early morning flight after midnight on the day of and had no available flights to rebook my family on for the next 72 hours. Yet they still had other flights that were not cancelled from JFK so it couldn’t be based on the weather. It felt like they canceled the flight based on it not being profitable enough for them. I am not interested in traveling with the again. The absolute worse customer service and lack of accountability.

First time flying with JetBlue and never again. I went to the counter to request meet and assist because I'm 74 and my wife is 79. I walk with a cane and my wife is handicapped and has her own wheel chair. I told the agent that my wife and luggage was at the entrance door. The ticketing agent said to me that they don't offer meet and assist. I need to bring them our luggage and then go back and get my wife in order to get my boarding pass. As I went back to get my luggage a Southwest agent along with a TSA agent recognized the situation and came over and took my wife and luggage to the JetBlue ticketing counter alongside the line and told the JetBlue agent to issue to take our luggage as soon as they could.

Flight was fine, price was good but food onboard was abysmal. I was on there for breakfast and lunch and dinner 845am EST to 845pm GMT and all I got was a yoghurt parfait, fruit and a piece of cake. Later snacks included an ice-cream brownie and a pizza twist. I was hungry by the time I landed and the airport amenities were closed. Not happy.

Not a pleasant experience, service was poor. Didn't like it

Everything was great. I liked the text updates so that I never miss a gate change & I have all the latest info.

No internet on a flight over three hours in this age is criminal. Staff inattentive and dismissive

Worst flight experience ever flights canceled. JetBlue told us just did not even bother standing in line to come back in one and a half hours then without any information we had to go pick up all of our luggage and spend over $2000 in accommodation just to get home. JetBlue said that the next flight available for us to get home would be three days later. Absolutely absurd hasn’t offered to give us any compensation do not fly JetBlue horrible company. They said it was based on the weather and the weather is great in all locations that we would’ve been flying to total hoax. I think it’s a conspiracy theory.

flight was delayed for hours with no explanation. The plane was a very old aircraft.

The flight departed more than 1 hour late. Leg room is bigger than most airlines

Excellent. Although they used to greet me as a mosaic member and provide a free drink, early boarding helps me to keep coming back to JetBlue.

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