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$153 Find Cheap Flights from New York to San Francisco

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Cheapest round-trip
$275
Typical prices: $521-$330
Frontier, Alaska Airlines
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JFK - SFO • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$279
Typical prices: $588-$297
United Airlines
Sat 10/24Tue 11/3
EWR - SFO • Non-stop
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JetBlue offers free gate-to-gate Wi-Fi for entertainment.
Bring food for Alaska flights; limited options at JFK.
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Cheap Flights from New York to San Francisco (NYC-SFO)

 
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 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 New York to San Francisco

Thu, Jul 30 - Tue, Aug 4
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1:00 pm - 7:13 pm
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9h 13m
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1:38 pm - 10:26 pm
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JFK
5h 48mnonstop
$275Multiple Airlines
Sat, Aug 1 - Wed, Aug 5
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9h 13m
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1:38 pm - 10:26 pm
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5h 48mnonstop
$277Multiple Airlines
Sat, May 30 - Tue, Jun 2
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9h 34m
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6:39 pm - 7:16 am
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9h 37m
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$278Multiple Airlines
Tue, Aug 18 - Sun, Aug 23
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6:25 am - 7:25 pm
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16h 00m
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16h 10m
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$280Frontier
Sat, Jul 4 - Mon, Jul 13
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12h 07m
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12:24 am - 12:31 pm
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9h 07m
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$280Frontier
Fri, May 29 - Tue, Jun 2
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6:35 pm - 10:16 pm
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6h 41mnonstop
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5:44 pm - 7:16 am
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10h 32m
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$283Alaska Airlines
Wed, Sep 16 - Tue, Sep 22
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6h 14mnonstop
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11:59 pm - 8:37 am
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5h 38mnonstop
$283United Airlines
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6h 03mnonstop
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6:00 am - 2:42 pm
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$285United Airlines
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8h 48m
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$287Delta
Tue, Aug 4 - Wed, Aug 12
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8h 27m
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KAYAK's insights & trends for New York to San Francisco flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from New York 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 New York 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 New York to San Francisco departing in July.

What is the cheapest New York to San Francisco flight route?

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

The cheapest return flight from New York to San Francisco costs $191 on the route between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) and San Francisco (SFO). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 71% cheaper than other New York-San Francisco routes. It is also the most popular route.

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

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

When flying from New York 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 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 Francisco?

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 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 New York to San Francisco is February, where tickets cost $362 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $537 and $444 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from New York 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.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $491 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from New York 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 New York 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 New York to San Francisco, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 42% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from New York to San Francisco

 
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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on JetBlue, Alaska Airlines and JFK

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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Stefanie Waldek

Expert on Delta, 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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Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

KAYAK's tips to save more on a New York to San Francisco flight

When planning a flight from New York to San Francisco, there are several strategies to consider that could potentially save you money. Generally, Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly, and September is the cheapest month.

Day Selection: Opt for a Wednesday flight to save money.

Month Selection: Consider flying in September for the cheapest rates.

Booking Time: Book your flight at least 120 days in advance for the best prices.

Airline Choice: Frontier Airlines typically offers the cheapest flights for this route.

Route Selection: The JFK to SFO route is usually cheaper than EWR to SFO.

Flight Type: Direct flights are more expensive, consider flights with layovers to save money.

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Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$153
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 21% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 2% increase in price.
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When to book flights from New York to San Francisco

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from New York to San Francisco 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 Francisco: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from New York to San Francisco 
MitchellFlew with United Airlines
EWR
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SFO
Apr 2026
security access line for Premier access was very reasonable, process was less than 10-15 minutes. Leave time for dropping off a rental car - is a bit of a walk and then AirTrain transfer due to the current construction - so allow time for less stress. take advantage of the tables in the boarding area for charging devices or doing work.
BeverlyFlew with JetBlue
JFK
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SFO
Dec 2025
Wear support socks which helps when you sit for a long time.
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska Airlines
EWR
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SFO
Dec 2025
Bring your own food and in flight activity since they don’t supply any.
LuisFlew with Delta
JFK
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SFO
Mar 2025
It’s a long flight, come prepared to either watch movies, read or sleep.
JulieFlew with Alaska Airlines
JFK
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SFO
Oct 2024
Leave early. JFK can be messy. I couldn’t find healthy food choices so eat before you arrive.
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska Airlines
JFK
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SFO
Jun 2024
SFO is one of the most convenient and pleasant airports. When flying Alaska Air make sure to bring your food and a larger water bottle that usual (you get only two drink services (one small cup each) for a 6 hour flight.
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska Airlines
JFK
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SFO
May 2024
The airport food was limited and expensive. Best to bring a sandwich from outside…

FAQs for booking flights from New York to San Francisco

  • What is the absolute fastest way to get from Manhattan to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)?

    Gotham Air offers helicopter service from Manhattan to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York for only $99 per person for first-time users. They even serve hors d’oeuvres created by Chef Thomas Keller’s Bouchon Bakery and drinks on afternoon flights for the 6-minute trip.

  • Is there parking at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)?

    JFK offers daily parking at various levels. You'll find Green, Orange and Red Parking Garages near Terminals 1, 2, 7 and 8. Various payment methods are available for parking in each lot. Consider making an early online booking to enjoy special rates.

  • Are there car rentals at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)?

    Those who have just arrived and are looking to rent a car at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) should head to McDonnell Road via the AirTrain Blue Line. It's a free service that operates daily, including weekends, and travels through the airport's main terminals and parking garages before stopping at the rental car center facility. Making early bookings may be helpful to avoid last-minute hassle.

  • Are there any services for passengers with limited mobility at SFO upon their arrival?

    Commuters with disabilities and limited mobility receive the necessary assistance upon their arrival at SFO from New York. However, you will need to call your airline at least 72 hours prior to your departure to ensure everything you need is ready. There is dedicated staff to assist disabled passengers during the check-in process and when boarding the plane.

  • How do I get from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to the Golden Gate Bridge?

    San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and the Golden Gate Bridge are approximately 18 miles apart. Various transportation options serve these two destinations. However, the most efficient way to reach this landmark is via the BART and line 28 bus, with a travel time of around 1 hour. Alternatively, a taxi is convenient for travelers who value comfort and privacy, with a shorter travel time of about 22 minutes.

  • Is public transportation available from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to the city?

    BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) operates 3 to 4 trains per hour from all terminals at San Francisco Airport, and the trip to downtown San Francisco takes about 30 minutes. The fare for the trip is around $10.

  • Can I get a Lyft from San Francisco Airport (SFO)?

    Yes, you can. Upon landing and collecting any bags, open the app to request your ride, noting your designated pick-up zone for your terminal. The cost of the trip will be between $30 and $40.

  • What is the fastest way for me to get to Newark airport for my flight from New York to San Francisco?

    AirTrain is a convenient way to travel to and from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). The AirTrain system connects with all major bus and rail lines, making it easy to access Newark Airport from almost anywhere in the New York and New Jersey areas.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from New York to San Francisco was $153 for a one-way ticket and $275 for a round-trip.

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

    No

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

    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 Francisco.

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

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

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

    The Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the New York to San Francisco flight route.

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from New York to San Francisco are Alaska Airlines and Delta. With an average price for the route of $424 and an overall rating of 7.9, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $477 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from New York 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 New York to San Francisco.

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

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

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $200 or less one-way and $380 or less round-trip.
  • If you prefer to stay closer to the airport in San Francisco for centralized access to the entire bay area, consider La Quinta Inn & Suites San Francisco Airport West, located just outside the airport entrance. The hotel offers free WiFi, parking and breakfast. Additionally, it is air-conditioned, features a pool, and is conveniently situated between downtown San Francisco, the South Bay area, and the coast.
  • If your flight from New York to San Francisco is at the crack of dawn, why not start your vacation one night early by staying at Aloft New York LaGuardia Airport, conveniently located right at the entrance to New York LaGuardia Airport? This sleek and modern hotel offers free WiFi and complimentary shuttles to the airport.
  • San Francisco is well-known for its highly unpredictable weather. If you didn't pack the right coat before your flight from New York to San Francisco, stop by Lacoste in Terminal B, located between the entrances for the B and C gates at New York LaGuardia Airport, to find the perfect jacket for your trip.
  • Travelers who would like a mood boost before flights from New York to San Francisco would do well to stop by the Happy Clam at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). The Happy Clam puts a unique spin on classic Italian dishes and offers a dining experience a notch above the regular grab-and-go airport food often found in terminal buildings.
  • San Francisco is known to be a food lover’s dream. Why not get into a culinary state of mind before your flight from New York to San Francisco by stopping at Deep Blue on the Fly, located in the marketplace in Terminal 5 of John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport? Deep Blue puts a sophisticated spin on classic Asian favorites and offers a full menu of sushi rolls and wraps.
  • New York has several airports, offering you the option to choose the one that best suits your needs as you depart from the city. Nevertheless, John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) serves as the primary departure airport, providing both international and domestic flights to San Francisco. It is the largest airport, boasting more technological innovations and modern infrastructure.
  • Four major airlines offer regular flights between New York and San Francisco, including Delta Airlines, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines and JetBlue. These airlines have hubs at SFO, the main arrival airport, where passengers receive priority clearance at their respective terminals.
  • LaGuardia Airport (LGA), which connects New York to SFO, has four operational passenger terminals known as A, B, C and D. Terminals C and D are directly connected to each other, allowing passengers to walk between them. However, Terminals A and B are far apart and are connected by the terminal shuttle bus.
  • If you're departing from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), you'll be glad to know that there are lounges accessible to every passenger at a reduced cost. Priority Pass members may access the Lufthansa Business Lounge or Art & Lounge, both located in Terminal B.
  • Those traveling from New York to San Francisco with their four-legged family members should keep an eye out for signs indicating designated relief areas for their pets. Both JFK and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) offer pet relief spaces in their terminals.

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

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from New York 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 New York 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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Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 12332 reviews
7.0Entertainment
8.5Crew
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The check-in crew for Alaska was rude, unhelpful, and the opposite of customer-centric. We arrived 50 minutes before our flight and were told it was too late to check baggage. When I asked what the cutoff was, the agent started speaking in codes “D50” and yelling to their manager who also spoke in codes. They then tried to speak to me using these codes and all I wanted to know was the time of the cutoff, which they would not — or could not — articulate. They booked me and my family on the next flight while smirking.

2.0 MediocreJoel, Apr 2026
JFK - SFO
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The check-in crew for Alaska was rude, unhelpful, and the opposite of customer-centric. We arrived 50 minutes before our flight and were told it was too late to check baggage. When I asked what the cutoff was, the agent started speaking in codes “D50” and yelling to their manager who also spoke in codes. They then tried to speak to me using these codes and all I wanted to know was the time of the cutoff, which they would not — or could not — articulate. They booked me and my family on the next flight while smirking.

Generally Good. Outbound flight was marred by a continuously s creaming baby. Fortunately the flight was only 90 mins long it would be nice if people traveling with small childres could be centered in one part of the plane. Also, you need to adapt your servey to include a "not applicable " option for things like food and entertainment, which are not offered on shorter flights. I fily Alaska by choice as given all the cirumstances, I fel\el you do a good job.

i canceled my flight from SEA to SFO, SNA to SEA and received full refund from Alaska Airlines. i am pleased with the customer service.

i canceled my return flight package with Alaska Airlines. Customer Service was excellent and assisted me to cancelled both of our reservations and returned the payment in full. that is excellent service and understanding and empathy of the customers' needs. i like Alaska Airlines and recommend AS to everyone.

Representatives both at the gate and on the plane have zero interest in helping you! It’s really unfortunate…

I was in economy class and there was plenty of leg room. New interior which was nice and they served various kinds of chips and sodas on the red eye. You couldn't get a bottle of water but they instead served it in a medium paper cup from a reinforced structured paper container, environmental friendly.

Great experience, staff and crew were very professional, friendly and helpful!

I fell asleep and missed my flight and they rescheduled me no problem. Staff was professional and the plane was clean. I was very happy with my experience.

Alaska used to be a top notch airline. With it's growth it is now in line with the big airlines. Not bad, not great.

Overall it was fine, however one of my two checked bags did not arrive and I was told it was left in Palm Springs. I don't understand how one of the two bags made it through fine but the other got lost .

WiFi didn’t work. Flight delayed 3 hours Crew members were illiterate Seat lean back did not work.

Everything went smoothly, although the usual gripes about airline travel were still present: the boarding process is inefficient, the snack selection is limited, and so on. Since there was extra space on the flight, the gate agent rearranged many people's seats to put people on the aisles and windows, leaving the middle seats empty, as much as possible, which was pretty great.

Transparency from pilots, quick boarding and exiting the plane, staff greeted to each and everyone,

One of the flight attendants was a little cranky. I appreciated the free wifi and plug to charge my laptop

WiFi didn’t work most of the time. The usb chargers would work only occasionally for 5 mins and wouldn’t charge after that. Had to keep trying repeatedly at each of the seats in the row.

The crew bent over backwards to thank us for flying and make us comfortable. The food service was quick and efficient. The Captain communicated and said goodbye and thank you as we departed. They really stood out!

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

Flight delayed. Air broken. Cabin was hot enough to pass out. Delta shuttle’s becoming worse and worse.

my mom urmila patel needed a wheelchair which was not available on the curbside. she needed to walk almost 50 meters inside (at the risk of falling) and then had to wait in line to get a wheelchair (this is not ok). Once obtained she had to seat in it for 30-45 minutes for someone to take her in thru the checkin process (which was fairly smooth and easy). the lady who helped her with her checkin process was very courteous and helpful

This was the worse experience. They delayed our flight twice and we still had to find another flight to get home sooner which was alos delayed. Also, the flight attendant named Ginny on DL9890 leaving at 4:13pm on 3/23/26 was extremely rude.

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

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.

Horrible service no Wi-Fi connection on both leg of the flight and they are refusing to fix bad service

I will never fly ANA again. They lost one of my large pieces of checked luggage, the heaviest one with the most valuable items in it, and they said they will not send me an email unless they can't find it, even though the paper they gave me to track the status of my lost luggage requires a code from an email they are supposed to send me so I can do baggage tracing. They claim to be an international airline, but they also insist on calling a Japanese telephone number to confirm where to send the lost baggage if they find it. It is impossible to find an actual contact email address for customer support on their website, and their AI chatbot is unhelpful, directing you to a webpage that says it is for contact information but does not have any actual email addresses or phone numbers listed on it. My seat in economy did not recline at all, even though I was not sitting in an exit row nor the very back row. I had to sit in the fully upright position for over ten hours of international travel. Awful experience overall.

Overall we had a good experience during our flight from San Francisco to Houston.

the whole trip was smooth, and as comfortable as flying is these days. flight crew was friendly and very courteous and helpful.

First class ticket gets you a choice of chips or nuts. . Just like economy Southwest. Also no screen in the seats. This is first class???!

Flying in the United States with the major airlines has become so underwhelming. A 2-3hr flight in most other parts of the world with the major carriers of the area comes with newer, CLEANER aircraft and significantly better in flight service in terms of both staff attitude and a actual meal service.

Flight: Started on time. Comfortable flight. Arrived on time. Crew: Very cordial and helpful. Drinks and snack was served with a smile. Overall enjoyed the trip. Regards, Hari Doss Chanchala Doss

Wifi was spotty. Tray table was very dirty when I sat down.

Flight was extremely hot and they made us check our bags when the space was nowhere near full

Same plane as RDU to LGA — internet not working. Pilot issue of some sort at end of prior flight - I was on same plane for my connection. Late/delayed —

Buying ticket from kayak instant booking was a huge mistake, never to be repeated again! The Kayak didn’t book the tickets directly, it handed it off to a third party Underpricer, that booked a code shared American Airlines flight operated by Cathay Pacific!! When managing the booking American Airlines would recognize the itinerary but wouldn’t let me do anything stating, the flight is operated by Cathay Pacific so go to their website. Cathay Pacific would recognize the itinerary, neither by reservation ID or ticket number…asking to reach out to the third party Underpricer….calling Underpricer resulted in no help like seat requests, mileage number or upgrade request, 15hr layover accommodation voucher guidance…so net in net avoid booking through three layers of intermediaries

My flight from LGA was cancelled and my rebooked flight from JFK was delayed numerous times. I will now be getting home after 2am.

Flight was delayed half hour before boarding, but when I checked flight aware the plane that would Pick us up had a delay of more than an hour. AA should let us know in advance to avoid waiting several hours in the airport

A first class seat should fit a fat person, and this doesn't. The trays in the armrest are less functional than an ordinary tray in the back of the seat.

There was no inflight service. Once we landed we were delayed to find a gate for an hour and a half which was 1/2 the total time in the air.

Flight emergency landed in Chicago due to “Odor” in back of plane . Had to buy ANOTHER TICKET to get to Boston cash out of my own pocket . Then they would notchange my return flight time without a 400. Charge!!!! Insulting.

we were an hour delayed after boarding and given no reason. Headsets cost money. Also there were openrows with no one setting in them but we were told we were not allowed to swtich.

Automated scanning was slow and somewhat haphazard. Too many people were unfamiliar with the tech and were forced to learn on the fly. The hands off approach of the gate staff made it more uncomfortable. This needs work. Overall the flight and cabin crew were excellent.

Crew were fantastic and so catering and wonderful! Full score for the entire crew!

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

Very pleasant flight attendants. Gate crew rather loud chatting with each other.

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

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