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$129 Find Cheap Flights from Orlando Airport to San Diego

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Cheapest round-trip
$260
Typical prices: $376-$264
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Thu 8/6Mon 8/17
MCO - SAN • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$297
Typical prices: $425-$277
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Tue 8/25Wed 8/26
MCO - SAN • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from Orlando to San Diego (MCO-SAN)

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

Thu, Aug 6 - Mon, Aug 17
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9:05 am - 7:01 pm
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SAN
12h 56m
1 stop
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6:25 am - 5:31 am
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MCO
20h 06m
1 stop
$260Frontier
Tue, Jun 23 - Thu, Jul 2
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9:00 am - 8:48 am
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26h 48m
1 stop
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6:25 am - 5:38 am
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MCO
20h 13m
1 stop
$263Frontier
Tue, Jun 16 - Tue, Jun 23
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6:00 am - 9:09 am
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30h 09m
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6:25 am - 5:38 am
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20h 13m
1 stop
$265Frontier
Wed, Sep 2 - Mon, Sep 7
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4:00 pm - 3:32 pm
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SAN
26h 32m
2 stops
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9:53 pm - 4:00 am
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MCO
27h 07m
1 stop
$266Frontier
Mon, Jun 22 - Fri, Jul 3
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8:43 pm - 9:09 am
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SAN
15h 26m
1 stop
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6:25 am - 11:44 pm
SAN
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MCO
14h 19m
1 stop
$267Frontier
Fri, Jul 3 - Tue, Jul 7
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6:00 am - 8:42 am
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SAN
29h 42m
1 stop
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3:03 pm - 5:30 am
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MCO
11h 27m
1 stop
$268Frontier
Tue, Aug 11 - Thu, Aug 13
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1:07 pm - 11:51 pm
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SAN
13h 44m
1 stop
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4:28 pm - 8:23 pm
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MCO
24h 55m
2 stops
$269Frontier
Fri, Aug 7 - Thu, Aug 13
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7:37 pm - 11:54 pm
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7h 17m
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10:13 am - 8:26 pm
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7h 13m
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$271United Airlines
Mon, Aug 3 - Mon, Aug 10
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5:24 pm - 2:08 pm
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47h 44m
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8:51 pm - 5:30 am
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29h 39m
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$272Frontier
Sat, Jul 4 - Wed, Jul 8
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8:46 am - 3:32 pm
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9h 46m
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9:06 pm - 5:18 am
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Orlando to San Diego flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Orlando Airport to San Diego?

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

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Orlando Airport to San Diego?

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

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

What is the cheapest month to fly from Orlando Airport to San Diego?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Orlando Airport 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 Orlando Airport to San Diego is January, where tickets cost $291 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and October, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $385 and $370 respectively.

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

No, with an average price for the route of $376, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Orlando Airport 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 Orlando Airport 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 Orlando Airport to San Diego, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 33% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Orlando to San Diego

 
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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

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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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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.

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Expert on SAN

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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Expert on MCO

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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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$129
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 14% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 4% increase in price.
Flight from Orlando Airport to San Diego

When to book flights from Orlando to San Diego

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Flights from Orlando to San Diego: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from Orlando to San Diego 
JamesFlew with Alaska Airlines
MCO
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SAN
Jan 2026
My advise is to pack lightly to avoid paying for the cost of one bag in the amount of 35 dollars. The amount isn't the worst I've paid, for my traveling bag but so many individuals used the overhead luggage rack as well as a back pack that didn't pay for transporting a large suitcase that I intend to do the same in the future.
BrianFlew with Alaska Airlines
MCO
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SAN
Jan 2026
I would say bring a backup snack or pre-order food with Alaska. I love Alaska airlines' new food options.
LorraineFlew with Alaska Airlines
MCO
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SAN
Mar 2024
Do get there 2 hrs. ahead as security lines can be long.
FranciscoFlew with Alaska Airlines
MCO
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SAN
May 2024
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FAQs for booking Orlando Airport to San Diego flights

  • Does MCO have an airport hotel?

    Yes. You can find an airport hotel onsite at MCO. MCO houses Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport near the main terminal on level 4, directly above the security entrance to Gates 60-129. They are ideal for travelers who have an early morning flight from MCO or travelers that do not wish to sleep in the hotel. In addition, the airport hotel provides day rooms for travelers that need a nap after a long-haul flight.

  • Does San Diego International Airport (SAN) have a lounge?

    Yes. SAN offers lounges for first and business travelers on site. Some lounges also allow economy class travelers that pay at the door. You can pay at the door at Airspace Lounge and United Club in Terminal 1 and 2, respectively. SAN also has a Delta Sky Club n Terminal 2 for passengers with lounge membership. It also houses a USO lounge for US military members and their families.

  • Which facilities does SAN have?

    SAN provides various passenger facilities. They include Wi-Fi, baby care rooms, food concessions, information desks, luggage carts, mobile charging outlets, ATMs, currency exchange stores, meditation rooms, and duty-free shopping. SAN also features a spa, shoeshine services, and art exhibits.

  • How do I get from SAN to downtown San Diego?

    SAN offers the Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) bus, which provides regular rides to downtown San Diego. Bus routes 992 stop at Terminals 1 and 2 every 15min. There are also car rental services off-site SAN, but travelers can get on various bus rides to the locations. You can also get on taxis at the airport’s transportation plaza 24h a day.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Orlando Airport to San Diego?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Orlando Airport to San Diego was $129 for a one-way ticket and $260 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Orlando Airport and San Diego?

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Orlando Airport to San Diego?

    Orlando Airport airport is called Orlando and the only airport in San Diego is San Diego.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Orlando Airport to San Diego?

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

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Orlando Airport to San Diego?

    The Boeing 737 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Orlando Airport to San Diego flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Orlando Airport to San Diego?

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

  • On which days can I fly direct from Orlando Airport to San Diego?

    There are nonstop flights from Orlando Airport to San Diego on a daily basis.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Orlando to San Diego are Southwest and Alaska Airlines. With an average price for the route of $360 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 $344 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Orlando Airport 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 Orlando Airport to San Diego.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Diego from Orlando Airport 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 Orlando Airport 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 Orlando Airport with another airline. Booking your flights between Orlando Airport and SAN can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Orlando Airport 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 Orlando Airport 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 Orlando Airport to San Diego

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $164 or less one-way and $342 or less round-trip.
  • Orlando International Airport (MCO) is the busiest airport in Florida. It has one main terminal building with sides A and B. Side A houses Concourse 1, which features Gates 1-29 and operates international flights. Concourse 2 severs domestic flights and houses Gates 100-129. Side B houses Concourse 3, which operates domestic flights. Terminal B houses concourse 4 with Gates 70-99.
  • If you are traveling with a baby, MCO offers nursing rooms in Terminal’s Side A. it provides breastfeeding and breast pumping facilities for parents to nurse their babies. The rooms are clean and offer a sink and rocking chairs.
  • Travelers that need help with their luggage will find luggage storage facilities at the airport. MCO provides baggage crats throughout the terminals and parking area. If you need luggage storage services, the airport offers a Hold My Luggage, which provides luggage pick up, and return. Storage and transport services, MCO also provides luggage wrapping services at Level 1 of the Airside of the terminal.
  • Travelers that need money services will find cash machines and currency exchange services at MCO. MCO offers ATMs on the land side and airside of the terminal building. Alternatively, there are Interchange booths on the main terminal, east and west hall. You can also find currency exchange services in Airside 4 near Gates 70-99.
  • When traveling with your pet, MCO offers a pet relief area. You can find two designated outdoor pet relief areas on side A on the second level of Terminal A. Terminal side B also features a pet relief area on the west side of the second level to the right.

Prefer to fly direct from Orlando Airport to San Diego?

 
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Direct departures

Orlando to San Diego

Monday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Thursday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Friday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Saturday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Sunday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

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Direct returns

San Diego to Orlando

Monday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Thursday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Friday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Saturday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Sunday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Orlando to San Diego

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Orlando 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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SouthwestOverall score based on 4255 reviews
7.0Food
8.0Comfort
7.5Entertainment
8.1Boarding
8.6Crew
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The first time I flew in the extra legroom section. It was difficult to notice a difference. I had bad luck with my neighbors. The crew was okay. Southwest has reduced the live TV options.

4.0 OkayAnonymous, May 2026
MDW - LAX
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The first time I flew in the extra legroom section. It was difficult to notice a difference. I had bad luck with my neighbors. The crew was okay. Southwest has reduced the live TV options.

No gluten free snacks. Seats felt worn or bare bones even though it was a new 737 MAX 8.

The checking experience in Orlando was terrible, almost missed the flight. Too many travelers and Southwest completely understaffed.

Plane was clean and comfortable. Flight attendants and gate staff were professional, friendly and efficient. Boarding and deplaning were orderly and efficient. All in all, the typical excellent Southwest experience.

Not having a five hour delay with little notice! The crew was very kind, though, and just as tired as we passengers were. The flight didn't depart until nearly 1 am...and no reason was ever given.

This leg was much better, but we did have to have a 3 hour lay o er after coming from a very exhausting hiccup with our flight from BNA to Den

The Air hostess were very rude on my flight from Houston to Austin . Their regular communication itself felt a they are shouting at people.

Communication about the delayed flight was poor. We were told to move gates three times but that was bad information. We went from gate 128 to gate 126 and then to gate 123 and back to gate 126. Communication about the delay was bad. Ended up being 1 1/2 hour late getting home.

I liked it better when you were truer to your roots Am paying more for less fun

Boarding was easy. The seats are small and fairly uncomfortable

I was very impressed at how Alaska Airlines handles people with medical needs.

Everything went smoothly from the transfer from Orlando to a quick board. Flight was not full and we were able to get underway a little early. My only critique is that in Orlando, they offered active duty service members and veterans to board ahead of their zones in the initial boarding process. They did not offer to veterans in San Diego. Both flights were comfortable

Good flight overall. Lots of bumps during flight but pilot kept searching for smooth air

The gate agents begged us to check our carryons. They BEGGED us, over and over, and said that the flight was completely, totally full, and said that if we don't check our bags, it will cause huge delays. They finally said that "group suchandsuch will be required to check bags!" So I checked mine. Well, the flight wasn't close to being full, and many of the overhead compartments were *empty*! Moreover, my bag was delayed at the carousel, and it wasn't on the carousel that was posted. COME ON, AIRLINE, you can look at the seating for the flight on your computer and decide whether it's really necessary to beg and beg and beg people to go through the hassle of checking their bags! This is annoying as hell and makes me not want to use your crummy airline ever again.

A gluten free option I could actually eat would have been nice.

Good. I didn’t order food and there was no entertainment available.

It is a hassle to not have entertainment screens on the backs of the seats.

The seat on the plane out was broken and would not lean back. I have back problems and sitting up straight was hard on my lower back and caused pain for over half the flight. Since I paid extra for First Class so I would not have these issues. This needs to be addressed.

No headphones provided. No gf food. Only 1 beverage cart run sAN to HNL. Rarely saw crew members

A solidly good experience, but would’ve appreciated more communication with regards to travel delays.

New plane was lovely. Crew customer service is always lax but expected. Kraft on time and arrived safely.

Seat pitch is horrible especially on the 15 hour flight. Gate crew at SFO was Outstanding. The flight crew was also great.

6 1/2 hours from Tampa to SFO on a Boeing 737. Cramped. No Service. No real food. One pass for coffee at the beginning and a second pass THREE hours later. And check-in in Tampa was nasty even by United standards. And I am at almost TWO million miles on United. It's a non-stop. But terrible service.

First class ticket gets you no seat back entertainment? I have to bring my own laptop to see a movie? And most of their movies have ADS? No thank you. Worse: Tiny snacks only on a 2 hr flight?

Late plane. Only one crew on the ground so we b had to wait for Denver flight to come in, board, and depart. At 78 yrs of age I was not pleased trying to get my connection. What really made me angry was the notification you sent me to hurry up or I would miss my connection. Why tell me to hurry up when you got me in late. It was not a good way of treating customers.

No complaints other than luggage carousel was incorrectly guiding passengers to the wrong carousel on the screen.

Outstanding service, efficient & friendly crew, flight was safe, comfortable & on time

The crew was great. Very friendly and responsive. The plane was old, small and tight. We ran out of overhead space and I had to check. Middle seat was particularly tight.

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.

Was put into a seat right behind the toilet that had no entertainment possible but did have plenty of leg room over noisy part of plane.

The seat when "flat" was not flat and pad was too thin to cover it.

American delayed the flight for a crew rest period. The delay occurred late in the evening - the earliest i can find is 10:20 pm. With a 6 am flight anyone on the flight would have already have been asleep (unless you are insane, a vampire or on drugs) and at least for me i was already on the way to the airport at 445 am the next morning when i discovered they delayed the flight until 9 am. Given the incoming flight was in the air at 6 pm the evening before this should have been figured out a lot more timely that was there only crew to use. Just frustrating given there is no consideration for customer experience anymore in flying.

My original flight got delayed day of so I had to rebook it from one layover to two layovers. The flight also left earlier which was a slight inconvenience but manageable. Then my first connection flight got delayed 3 separate times for a total of 2 hours delayed, causing me to miss my second connection flight back to Santa Barbara. Now, because of this missed flight, I am missing my college classes that I pay for.

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

To have arrived on time and not 3 hours late after having already spent $100 to change to an earlier flight, only to arrive back home close to the original flight time.

American Airlines is a miserable experience. It is predictably miserable, in the sense that every time I fly American, I brace myself for the certainty that it will be unpleasant and uncomfortable. But it is unpredictable in the sense that I never know if the flight will be on time or delayed nine hours (both happened to me this week). I never know if I will be able to sit in the seat that I selected when I purchased the ticket or if I will be told by Customer Service (!!!) that I must relocate from first class to a seat in the back of the aircraft with no explanation (both happened to me this week). Will the food be frozen and half defrosted, or scalding hot? Will the drinks be warm? Will the flight attendants be surly and mean? Will the toilets be cramped and foul? Will the seats be narrow and uncomfortable? Will there be a real electric outlet at the seat, or just an unreliable USB-2 port? Will there be enough seats in the boarding lounge or just a few? Will the boarding process be smooth and efficient, or will the gate agents mess it up and delay it needlessly for 30 or 40 minutes? Will the catering and cleaning crew be prompt or will they take an extra 30 minutes? Will the brakes on the aircraft work properly, or will the pilot delay takeoff for four hours while the ground crew attends to what can only be described as routine maintenance that should have been done the night before? I've eexperienced every one of these unpleasant things this year, 2026. The only thing I can reliably count on is that American will find a new way to make the experience of flying as miserable as they possibly can.

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

The WiFi would not connect enough for me to do my actual work. It permaspooled, disconnected, said it was connected, then wouldn't open an email... it was frustrating. I am not a tall person, 5'4" - and I felt cramped with little room to reach into my bag under the seat in front of me. I feel sorry for anyone taller than me having to fly. the one positive thing I will add, is the overhead bins are roomy enough to manage more bags than other carriers.

Going non stop to lax like I paid for. Not stopping in MCI for gas. Too long of delays

Our flight was canceled. I will never use Kayak nor Frontier for travel again. The entire experience was a headache.

Flight got delayed for 5 hours no good explanation was offered ;(

Terrible. The canceled my entire flight when I requested a refund for a trip frontier canceled trip one way.

i was unable to check in the flight. refund requested

I think Frontier was very good at communication. Their app worked very well. Loading was great and the flight was nice and easy.

The experience was good. No frills but I got there safe and sound and on time.

Great for the price. No wifi or entertainment, but gate agents and crew were fantastic and we boarded quickly and left on time.

After boarding and un-boarding twice over 6+hours, the flight was canceled.

Severe turbulence. Captain never came on to reassure passengers after things settled down.

Boarding in Orlando was not good. Giant mob at the gate, should have been lines.

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