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$129 Find Cheap Flights from New York to San Diego

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

Wed, Sep 10 - Wed, Sep 17
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6:59 am - 6:42 pmJFK-SAN
14h 43m1 stop
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6:15 am - 5:30 amSAN-JFK
20h 15m1 stop
Tue, Sep 9 - Tue, Sep 16
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5:15 am - 6:42 pmEWR-SAN
16h 27m2 stops
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6:15 am - 11:06 pmSAN-EWR
13h 51m2 stops
$189Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Sep 23 - Tue, Sep 30
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6:59 am - 9:24 pmJFK-SAN
17h 25m1 stop
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8:00 am - 5:30 amSAN-JFK
18h 30m1 stop
$189Frontier
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Wed, Sep 10 - Tue, Sep 16
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6:59 am - 6:42 pmJFK-SAN
14h 43m1 stop
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1:35 pm - 5:30 amSAN-JFK
12h 55m1 stop
Fri, Nov 7 - Sun, Nov 9
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3:30 pm - 11:50 pmJFK-SAN
11h 20m1 stop
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8:08 pm - 11:59 amSAN-JFK
12h 51m1 stop
$191Frontier
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Sat, Sep 20 - Sat, Sep 27
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4:43 pm - 7:32 pmEWR-SAN
5h 49mnonstop
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8:33 am - 5:15 pmSAN-EWR
5h 42mnonstop
$232Hawaiian Airlines
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Sat, Sep 20 - Sat, Sep 27
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4:43 pm - 7:32 pmEWR-SAN
5h 49mnonstop
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8:33 am - 5:15 pmSAN-EWR
5h 42mnonstop
$248Hawaiian Airlines
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Fri, Nov 14 - Wed, Nov 19
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6:06 pm - 9:29 pmEWR-SAN
6h 23mnonstop
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8:00 am - 4:29 pmSAN-EWR
5h 29mnonstop
$261Alaska Airlines
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Sat, Oct 11 - Sat, Oct 11
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6:45 am - 9:33 amEWR-SAN
5h 48mnonstop
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8:08 pm - 7:15 amSAN-EWR
8h 07m1 stop
$263United Airlines
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Fri, Nov 14 - Wed, Nov 19
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6:06 pm - 9:29 pmEWR-SAN
6h 23mnonstop
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6:15 am - 6:29 pmSAN-EWR
9h 14m1 stop
$271Alaska Airlines
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Expert advice for your flight from New York to San Diego

 
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KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airlines
Delta

Delta's Comfort Plus offers up to 3 inches extra legroom, enhancing comfort on medium-haul flights.


Delta's SkyMiles members enjoy free Wi-Fi on domestic flights, perfect for business travelers.

Read more about Deltaby Stefanie Waldek
JetBlue

JetBlue's Even More Space seats offer up to 7” extra legroom and priority boarding.


JetBlue provides free gate-to-gate Wi-Fi for all passengers, enhancing in-flight connectivity.

Read more about JetBlueby Harriet Baskas
Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines offers a 20-minute baggage guarantee for domestic flights, ensuring quick baggage claim.


Alaska's Premium Class offers priority boarding and extra legroom, ideal for medium-haul flights.

United Airlines

United's Economy Plus offers up to 6 inches more legroom, ideal for added comfort.


United offers Priority Boarding for Zone 2, reducing overhead bin stress.

Airports
EWR

Public transportation is the cheapest way from EWR to NYC. Take the AirTrain to Newark Liberty Station, then NJ Transit or Amtrak to New York Penn Station.

Read more about EWRby Stefanie Waldek
JFK

Avoid traffic by having your driver drop you at the AirTrain station at Lefferts Boulevard for a free ride to JFK terminals.

Read more about JFKby Harriet Baskas
SAN

The Route 992 bus is the cheapest option to reach Downtown San Diego from SAN, running every 15 minutes from 5 am to midnight.

Read more about SANby Brandon Schultz
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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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Expert on JetBlue, Alaska Airlines and JFK

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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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Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Expert on SAN

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz is an award-winning food and travel writer based in New York City. His work has appeared in Forbes, AAA, Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, and The Daily Meal, among many others, and he is the author of 6 books, including 3 cookbooks.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for New York to San Diego flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from New York to San Diego 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 San Diego? 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 San Diego?

What is the cheapest New York to San Diego 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 San Diego costs $148 on the route between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) and San Diego (SAN). However, over the past month, flights between New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and San Diego (SAN) were, on average, 30% cheaper than other New York-San Diego routes. The most popular route is between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) and San Diego (SAN).

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

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

When flying from New York to San Diego, you should consider leaving on a Wednesday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to New York, you’ll find the best rates on Wednesdays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New York to San Diego?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from New York to San Diego, 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 San Diego is September, where tickets cost $327 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $525 and $437 respectively.

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

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 $417 on average.

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

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 San Diego, 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 San Diego, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 48% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 4 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$129
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 13% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 13% increase in price.
Flight from Newark Liberty Airport to San Diego

When to book flights from New York to San Diego

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from New York to San Diego based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Flights from New York to San Diego: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from New York to San Diego 
HowardFlew with Alaska AirlinesJFK-SANMay 2025
Must have a tablet to watch videos. Bring a seat cushion.
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska AirlinesEWR-SANFeb 2025
My flight was not delayed, but my family had a flight earlier in the week that was, by 5 hours. My daughter says she'll never book a late afternoon flight as they seem most likely to be delayed. I personally like the timing and usually they cost less. Also, get on the plan with fully charged devices or a non-electronic form on entertainment.
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska AirlinesJFK-SANOct 2024
Landing in La Guardia or Newark (New Jersey) is more convenient for commuting to Manhattan.
BerniceFlew with Alaska AirlinesEWR-SANJun 2024
Give yourself plenty of time to get through security.
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska AirlinesEWR-SANFeb 2024
Allow time for TSA (I had) or figure out the priority boarding (I didn't but will look into it for future flights), I thought they were pretty inefficient. A guy behind me was freaking out because he was going to miss his flight and a bunch of us let him cut the line in hopes he could make it.

FAQs for booking flights from New York to San Diego

  • How do I get from San Diego Airport to San Diego?

    To reach downtown San Diego or connect with COASTER and Amtrak train services, take the bus number 992 from the airport. The bus operates from 5:00 am to 11:30 pm and stops in front of Terminals 1 and 2. On weekdays, the bus departs every 15m from the airport, every 30m on weekends and holidays. Tickets are approximately $2.30 per fare and can be purchased at the vending machines close to the information counters of your respective terminal.

  • Is it better to fly from Newark or John F. Kennedy Airport?

    From both airports there are nonstop flights, but which one is the better choice for you depends on a number of factors. Geographically, Newark lies west of Manhattan and John F. Kennedy airport is east of the city, so one airport may be closer to you than the other. Getting to John F. Kennedy can be easier and cheaper, but the airport is also much busier than Newark airport, which may lead to longer waiting times.

  • Can I rent a car at San Diego Airport?

    Instead of worrying about bus schedules or connecting trains, rent your own car for your time in San Diego. San Diego airport boasts its own car rental center, which is catered to by complimentary shuttle buses that leave in front of the terminals. A myriad of internationally renowned car rental companies are at your disposal, including Alamo, Budget, and National.

  • Where can I sleep close to San Diego airport?

    Do you have a connecting flight or are arriving late in San Diego? Instead of going into the city, why not take advantage of the accommodations near the airport? The Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina is a 4-star choice with free, 24-hour airport shuttle service and indulges guests with a pool and bar. A little less pricey is the Hilton San Diego Airport, which also offers airport shuttle services as well as a swimming pool.

  • Where can I park my car at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JKF)?

    Suppose you want to drop off your car ahead of your voyage from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN); remember that the property runs both short-term and long-term parking facilities. The multilevel parking lots are colored green, blue, yellow, orange, and red and are adjacent to Terminals 1 – 8.

  • Which is the best way to get to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JKF) from downtown New York?

    A subway offers the best transportation option for travelers who want to access JFK from the city center of New York. The service takes about 49 minutes from downtown Manhattan to the terminal. Also, there are buses for those who want to save a few bucks, covering the distance in slightly under 2 hours.

  • Can I travel with pets between New York and San Diego?

    Yes. All the departure and arrival airports between New York and San Diego feature pet amenities, making traveling with furry friends like cats and dogs convenient. For instance, at Newark-Liberty International Airport (EWR), pet-relief areas are at pre- and post-security areas of each terminal. The animal relief areas at SAN are located outside the terminals.

  • Which special services can you get when flying from New York to San Diego?

    Most flights operating along the New York-San Diego route provide accessible facilities for the convenience of travelers with mobility challenges. The carriers have dedicated personnel at the New York airports to provide cab-to-aircraft assistance. Similarly, at SAN, you will find friendly, well-trained staff to aid your movement in high-traffic areas.

  • Which nearby cities can I get to from San Diego International Airport (SAN)?

    San Diego International Airport (SAN) serves other towns beyond San Diego, which you can explore immediately after landing. For instance, Pala, San Clemente, and Mount Laguna are an hour’s drive away. Other popular stopovers about two hours’ drive from SAN include Rosemead, Monterey, and El Segundo.

  • Where can I relax at LaGuardia Airport while waiting for my departure to San Diego?

    Several airlines operate suites and clubs at LaGuardia Airport (LGA), where you can retreat before your trip to San Diego. Delta Sky Club is in Terminal C near Gate C28, while the United Club is in Terminal B between Gates 40-59.

  • What is the cheapest flight from New York to San Diego?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from New York to San Diego was $129 for a one-way ticket and $186 for a round-trip.

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

    No

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

    When flying out of New York you will be using one of these airports: Newark, New York John F Kennedy Intl, or New York LaGuardia. You will be landing at San Diego.

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

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

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from New York to San Diego?

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

  • On which days can I fly direct from New York to San Diego?

    There are nonstop flights from New York to San Diego on a daily basis.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from New York to San Diego are Alaska Airlines and Southwest. With an average price for the route of $415 and an overall rating of 8.0, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. Southwest is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $578 and an overall rating of 8.0.

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

    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 San Diego.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Diego 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 San Diego?

    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 Diego 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 San Diego?

    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 Diego 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 San Diego

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $174 or less one-way and $306 or less round-trip.
  • To fly nonstop from New York to San Diego, Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) are your departing airports of choice. Airlines such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines, or United Airlines fly from Newark airport. From John F. Kennedy you can book direct flights from New York to San Diego with American Airlines as well as Delta.
  • Enjoy a massage or beauty treatment and check in at the XPresSpa at Terminal 1 of John F. Kennedy airport. Situated in the post-security area close to Gate 6, you will find an oasis of relaxation and beauty where you can leave all your pre-flight stress.
  • Are you flying with children and want to get something to keep them entertained while waiting for your flight from New York to San Diego? At Newark Airport, just before the security check-in, you will find a Creative Kidstuff store where you can buy crafting equipment as well as toys.
  • At San Diego International Airport (SAN) there is always something on. Whether it’s the specially trained airport dogs welcoming you with a lick or the performing of local musicians, there is plenty to explore.
  • After you arrive at San Diego, grab a bite at one of the many eateries dotting the pre-security area. For a hearty bagel, head to Einstein Bros. Bagels at Terminal 2, Level 2. If you arrive at Terminal 1, you can devour scrumptious Italian delicacies at the Ciao Gourmet Market or grab Chinese food at Emerald Express.
  • Families traveling from New York to San Diego via LaGuardia Airport (LGA) will find parenting amenities for the convenience of new moms and their babies. Travelers departing via Terminal C will find Mamava Pods between Gates 28 and 42. The facilities have diaper disposal bins, sinks, and comfortable chairs.
  • Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) operates three terminals, and it is helpful to check with your carrier about your point of departure. Nevertheless, you won’t have challenges moving between terminals. An AirTrain and courtesy shuttles provide regular ground transportation at 5-15 minutes intervals.
  • San Diego International Airport (SAN) is a hub for Southwest Airlines and Alaska Airlines. Southwest Airlines uses Terminal 1, while Alaska Airlines operates via Terminal 2. Upon arrival at SAN, passengers aboard these airlines enjoy many services and can quickly get connections to other destinations.

Prefer to fly direct from New York to San Diego?

 
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Direct departures

New York to San Diego

Monday

Alaska Airlines, Delta, JetBlue

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Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, Delta, JetBlue

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Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, Delta, JetBlue

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Thursday

Alaska Airlines, Delta, JetBlue

Alaska Airlines, Delta, +1 more

Friday

Alaska Airlines, Delta, JetBlue

Alaska Airlines, Delta, +1 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, Delta, JetBlue

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Sunday

Alaska Airlines, Delta, JetBlue

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Direct returns

San Diego to New York

Monday

Alaska Airlines, Delta, JetBlue

Alaska Airlines, Delta, +1 more

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, Delta, JetBlue

Alaska Airlines, Delta, +1 more

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, Delta, JetBlue

Alaska Airlines, Delta, +1 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, Delta, JetBlue

Alaska Airlines, Delta, +1 more

Friday

Alaska Airlines, Delta, JetBlue

Alaska Airlines, Delta, +1 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, Delta, JetBlue

Alaska Airlines, Delta, +1 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines, Delta, JetBlue

Alaska Airlines, Delta, +1 more

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from New York to San Diego

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from New York to San Diego. 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.
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Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 10000 reviews
8.5Crew
8.1Boarding
7.0Entertainment
7.8Comfort
7.1Food
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Agent boarding us in San Diego lectured me on showing up on time for the flight, and said that if I had been three minutes later, he would have denied myself and my wife boarding. Our trusted traveler numbers were not in the system, even though I entered them when I bought the tickets. Our food orders were not in the system, even though I entered them prior to the flight. My wife requires a wheelchair, and that was delayed on both flights.

4.0 OkayAnonymous, Aug 2025SEA - SAN
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Agent boarding us in San Diego lectured me on showing up on time for the flight, and said that if I had been three minutes later, he would have denied myself and my wife boarding. Our trusted traveler numbers were not in the system, even though I entered them when I bought the tickets. Our food orders were not in the system, even though I entered them prior to the flight. My wife requires a wheelchair, and that was delayed on both flights.

Staff at Gate desk were helpful. My connecting flight from the first part of my trip Kona to Seattle was late. I had to run through SeaTac Seattle to catch my flight to San Jose. They made an exception to let me board. On my return trip San Jose to San Diego and San Diego to Honolulu the same thing happened. One flight arrived late and I had to run through the terminal to catch my connection. There are no Gluten-free & Vegan options meals and snacks to purchase.

Very pleasant , a flight attendant Jo did a great job mixing me up a beverage and just brightened the trip .

Spent 30 minutes in tarmac bcoz arrived earlier and crew nit ready for us. Told that the airport is being renovated so limited arrival space. 6 hours flight should have not two snacks but one major meal.

Flight attendant was rude when I advised her that the bathroom had no paper towels or tissue paper.

Departing flight to San Diego was delayed. Return flight from SD to SBP was delayed. Not terrible but not ideal

Good leg room, no problem with overhead storage and the staff was super helpful.

I purchased the internet during the flight and it stopped working after 1 hour, so I barely got to use it.

Good experience, although it was a little cramped being a tall person. Otherwise everything went smoothly and professionally though

Big delay of over 7 hours on next leg of trip with Alaska. Would have been nice to have food or something

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

I believe that a four-hour trip should have a meal. Delta had none.

Was charged for my luggage despite having been on one ticket from an international flight. Too tired to argue after 15 hours on flight. Was charged for rechecking it at JFK airport. Not sure why those off Kenya Airways were required to do that.

Flight was canceled, and no effort was made to help with rebooking, no hotel vouchers, no car transportation and minimal food voucher and most places for food were closed by the time the voucher was given. Waited for 3 hours for bags. Simply the worst travel experience I have ever had

At first, we were on the runway for about an hour, literally. The Captain did explain that the Control Tower just had a change shift (sounds like an unrealistic excuse) and then that we had to change a runway. A regular economy seat is made for 12 yo twiggy. I understand Delta wants to push for an upgrade, but after sitting in a Comfort seat and in First class. I would say First class is not worthy of my money. The landing was delayed because of the weather in NYC, I don't hold that against Delta, of course. The Captain did alert us to that upon takeoff in Vegas and again as we reached NY.

Not a "Delta" issue, but a JFK issue: We booked a connecting flight with 3 1/2 hours between to clearn immigration and customs. Our inbound flight (BCN to JFK) was on the taxiway 45 minutes which ate into our layover time. Immigtration was insanely quick with the CBP MPC app; however, clearing TSA (again, after we were ALREADY cleared in Spain on the inbound international flight) took over 95 minutes. This left us with 10 minutes before boarding the connecting flight (JFK to SAN) to walk to the far end of Terminal 4 and try to find food. We didn't find any food that could promise to serve us in under 10 minutes so we boarded the Delta flight after coming off a plance and an 8-hour flight knowing that we wouldn't be served any food on the next 5 1/2 hour flight. I feel like Delta needs to put pressure on the JFK TSA to open more screening stations (by our count, we saw only 5 scanners open and a line of - as we said - over 90 minutes. The insult is that we WERE ALREADY SCREENED through TSA, but as you come off one flight into the USA, you have to go through the whole process again. It seems like if you have a connecting flight, there should be a way to pass through immigration and customs without needing to return through TSA.

My flight was 6 pm 6/6. Every hour they delayed it again - air condition issues then no pilot then the crew had worked too many hours and cancelled the flight at 11 pm. Sent customers to NJ a 45 minutes uber ride to a hotel. Had to be back by 5 am for a 7 am flight and again no pilot etc with another three hours of delays.

The entertainment and wifi mostly didn't work on this flight.

Terrible entertainment system - kept freezing and audio kept cutting out. Snacks were mediocre at best for a 5 hour flight.

I am still upset that my bag was lost on a recent trip to Rome ; we were inconvenienced and out €150 Euros ; delta has refused to reimburse us

I like that you have eliminated plastic cups, bottles and straws. The crew was conscientious about separating the used paper cups from the trash. This change to paper is a great move and makes me want to choose Alaska when I fly.

Attendants seemed un-engaged and indifferent when asked for assistance.

Overall it was a good flight. The thing I most appreciated was that you eliminated plastic cups and water bottles and stir sticks and had paper cups, wood stir sticks and cans. Plus, I saw that the airline staff were actually keeping the used paper cups separate and unfolding the used cardboard meal boxes and keeping those items separate from the trash. Good for them! This makes me want to support Alaska Airlines and fly Alaska again. Thank for taking this step in working to reduce single use plastics! Kudos!

Ok but why they need to sell the ear buds?

Alaskan has always been great. Unfortunately, going TO Cabo, on Hawaiian, was a nightmare. But Alaskan has always been great.

Departure was two hours late! Better than four hours late on our first flight

My experience was pleasant. It was perfect. That is enough🥰💃💖

The flight was supposed to leave at 7:30pm, but departed 10:50pm. They kept moving departure time out every half hour. It was a 45 minute flight from n Sunday night with great weather.

I could not check in ahead of time. Kayak did not give me a proper confirmation number to check in.

I loved flying Hawaiian Air! We didn’t pay to sit together, but we were able to anyway. They had usb charging ports and even outlets in some seats. They served a hot sandwich that was not very good, but we were still pleasantly surprised. The staff was very nice. The seats really made my booty hurt but maybe I’m just not used to sitting so long. Also, the AC was really cold even though I was wearing pants, a hoodie, and a light blanket.

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.

Horrific. They missed my connecting flight to San Diego. I didn’t get there until Monday at 9am when I had a mandatory court settlement conference scheduled at 6am since we had parties on the east coast. This caused many issues. All because United apparently forgot to hold the doors open until my flight landed that only had a 10 minute delay. This was the last flight to Southern California. So I couldn’t even rent a car to finish the trip. United cannot be trusted when traveling on specific days and times since weather didn’t have anything to do with the delays.

Smooth flight, especially take off and landing, and great crew on board. Really loved the stroopwaffles!

Deplaning was delayed because of Jetbridge equipment issues in MKE, causing an issue on an otherwise great flight.

Not really their fault, but a 4.5 hour delay is pretty brutal

we were delayed going into and out of Newark Airport by 3-4 hours each way. Excuses/reasons given were misleading. Weather was cited at first when there was NO weather issue. Turns out Newark had a shortage of staff and runway construction. United knew this and should have NOT scheduled flights when they know we would be delayed so long. I will avoid United and EWR airport at all cost going forward. Delta never looked so good.

Stewardess spilled orange juice on my clothes/seat no help no apology just threw napkins at me to clean the mess up. Not Happy.

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.

No music app working: no economy meal on five hour flight; hour on tarmac at the end waiting for a gate. Flight itself was smooth and easy.

Communication with the customer and stay is important. Staff off with a minor inconvenience but it worked out of course. Also this was a very old Mint Class plane. They snuck this one in on us. The updated aircraft are much better.

The flight itself was fine, but the boarding process was extremely frustrating. There is no one scanning boarding passes - passengers just scan themselves and enter the jetway. By the time my husband and I got on the plane and were halfway to our seats they determined there were too many bags on the plane and everything at that point needed to be checked. This created a lot of unnecessary chaos. They should have alerted people before getting on the plane that they would need to start checking bags instead of waiting until people were already on the plane.

In flight on demand didn't work at our seats. Only a single beverage/snack run.

Traveling with JetBlue from NYC was convenient as accessing JFK airport was straightforward via the LIRR to the AirTrain. Maneuvering through the terminal was hassle-free, which was a pleasant start to the journey. However, the flight experience itself left much to be desired. The seating arrangement was notably uncomfortable; despite securing a window seat, space felt cramped. This was exacerbated by the middle seat passenger encroaching on my area, which made the flight less enjoyable. Additionally, while the in-flight entertainment system initially seemed like a reprieve, the sound outlet on my seat was inoperable. This issue turned what could have been a manageable three-hour flight into a rather tedious ordeal, as I was unable to use the entertainment system effectively. While JetBlue provided a smooth process in terms of airport logistics, the on-board experience highlighted areas in need of improvement, particularly in terms of comfort and entertainment system maintenance.

Over 2 hour delay for a 50-minute flight is unacceptable, especially in normal weather. Very poor communication via app

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