PIT - SFO

$185 Find Cheap Flights from Pittsburgh to San Francisco

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Pittsburgh to San Francisco departing on 5/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheapest round-trip
$323
Typical prices: $476-$328
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/8Thu 5/14
PIT - SFO • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$349
Typical prices: $503-$331
United Airlines
Fri 5/8Fri 5/15
PIT - SFO • Non-stop
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Arrive early at PIT due to construction and busy security.
Use BART for a cost-effective trip from SFO to the city.
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Cheapest • Avg $189 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 6h 55m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Pittsburgh to San Francisco (PIT-SFO)

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

Fri, May 8 - Thu, May 14
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1:22 pm - 4:30 pm
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30h 08m
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6:45 pm - 10:39 pm
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24h 54m
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$323Multiple Airlines
Mon, May 4 - Sun, May 10
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6:00 am - 11:04 pm
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44h 04m
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9:56 pm - 8:34 pm
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19h 38m
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$324Multiple Airlines
Fri, May 15 - Wed, Jun 3
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1:22 pm - 6:02 pm
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31h 40m
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8:48 pm - 8:31 pm
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20h 43m
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$325Multiple Airlines
Thu, Jun 11 - Mon, Jun 15
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3:30 pm - 10:49 pm
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10h 19m
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6:01 am - 4:29 pm
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7h 28m
1 stop
$331American Airlines
Fri, May 8 - Thu, May 14
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5:58 pm - 11:15 pm
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8h 17m
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11:59 pm - 10:44 am
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7h 45m
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$336American Airlines
Wed, May 6 - Sun, May 10
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8:15 pm - 11:04 pm
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29h 49m
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9:56 pm - 8:34 pm
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19h 38m
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$337Multiple Airlines
Thu, May 14 - Wed, Jun 3
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7:00 pm - 8:30 am
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40h 30m
2 stops
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8:48 pm - 8:31 pm
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20h 43m
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$338Multiple Airlines
Fri, May 8 - Wed, May 13
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1:22 pm - 4:30 pm
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30h 08m
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12:52 pm - 6:05 pm
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26h 13m
2 stops
$342Multiple Airlines
Tue, May 19 - Mon, May 25
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3:15 pm - 11:09 pm
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10h 54m
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6:01 am - 4:29 pm
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7h 28m
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$345American Airlines
Thu, May 28 - Tue, Jun 2
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6:00 am - 1:36 am
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22h 36m
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8:44 pm - 7:20 pm
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19h 36m
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$348Multiple Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Pittsburgh to San Francisco flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh to San Francisco departing in May.

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

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

When flying from Pittsburgh to San Francisco, you should consider leaving on a Thursday and avoid Mondays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Pittsburgh, you’ll find the best rates on Saturdays and the most expensive ones on Tuesdays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Pittsburgh to San Francisco?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh to San Francisco is January, where tickets cost $366 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $452 and $439 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Pittsburgh to San Francisco?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $409, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh to San Francisco, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 39% 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 Pittsburgh to San Francisco

 
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Matt Meltzer

Matt Meltzer

Expert on PIT

Matt Meltzer has been a travel writer for over a decade, covering U.S. domestic locations and hotels for Thrillist, Fifty Grande, Matador Network, Conde Nast Traveler, and other top publications. He's won multiple travel journalism awards from the Society of American Travel Writers and North American Travel Journalists Association, and currently resides in South Florida.

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Blane Bachelor

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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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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$185
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 9% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 3% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Pittsburgh to San Francisco

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Pittsburgh 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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FAQs for booking flights from Pittsburgh to San Francisco

  • What is the cheapest flight from Pittsburgh to San Francisco?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Pittsburgh to San Francisco was $185 for a one-way ticket and $323 for a round-trip.

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

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Pittsburgh to San Francisco. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

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

    Pittsburgh and San Francisco are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Pittsburgh from Pittsburgh and will be arriving at San Francisco.

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

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

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

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Pittsburgh to San Francisco flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Pittsburgh to San Francisco?

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

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Pittsburgh to San Francisco, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Pittsburgh to San Francisco are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $442 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $367 and an overall rating of 7.9.

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

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

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

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

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $302 or less one-way and $458 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Pittsburgh to San Francisco?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Pittsburgh to San Francisco.
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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Pittsburgh to San Francisco

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Pittsburgh 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.
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The Air hostess were very rude on my flight from Houston to Austin . Their regular communication itself felt a they are shouting at people.

4.0 Okaysangeetha, Apr 2026
AUS - SJC
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The Air hostess were very rude on my flight from Houston to Austin . Their regular communication itself felt a they are shouting at people.

Boarding was easy. The seats are small and fairly uncomfortable

The problem with the seat assignments is that there were a lot of rows in the front that were empty but my row at the back was full. Just not so pleasant.

No food or entertainment, just a quick 40 minute flight. A little bumpy due to Santa Ana winds but pilot has no control over that. Good flight and landing!

Good but I prefer choose your own seat. With the new assigned seats they should board from the back I see no advantage to this new boarding. Just like every other airline

Mediocre. Boarding is now unpleasant. The employees, once friendly and nice, are now regularly speaking sternly to passengers, badgering them to do things right so they can take off on time and gate check bags because they don't have enough overhead bin space. The pretzel snack was crushed flat and broken into even smaller pieces, which happens frequently lately. Drink service was suspended before they reached my row.

The charges were ridiculous for an hour flight and the turbulence was very scary.

3 hour delay. Had to change plans and was still delayed.

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

The boarding and seat assignment system no longer works for me, but I know it is being replaced. Otherwise, I am good with the overall experience.

While they turned off most cabin lights to allow people to sleep, I was bothered by how bright the side lights still were. It was still quite bright for me in a window seat, when I wish I could have slept!

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).

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

Staff at the check-in counter were friendly, happy and helpful. They tagged our bags and sent us to “bag drop off” but were not very clear about where that was. The airport was busy we headed off in what we thought was the right direction until a gentleman waved us down and actually came after us. He was the baggage handler for Delta and recognized our “deer in the headlights “ look-he brought us to the right area (which was marked as the Southwest Airlines Drop Off) and sent us on our way. Wonderful guy, low key and working with a big smile on his face. Loved it. Loved him.

Arlene was a great flight attendant. I also liked how one of the other flight attendants gave us a heads up about snacks and asked everyone to remove their headphones when it was their turn to order. Good idea.

I haven’t flown economy in over 20 years but it was not bad. Room by my feet for my bag and seat was roomy enough. Surprised in a good way.

The cabin temperature was nice and cool. The wifi was not working.

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???!

Flight arrived 30 min early and bag was waiting at the baggage pickup. United Club HNL was one of the nicest in the system

Yet another flight in which beverage and snack service was skipped. Other that that, firmly mediocre. Landed early, to gate late due to congestion at the gates. Airline's fault or airports fault: unknown.

Entertainment and wifi were very sub-par - audio issues and no wifi

We were delayed and had to circle due to weather and had to divert for fuel. While I understand that you can’t control the weather I would have appreciated knowing that the crew wasn’t going to run out of hours and then having to spend the night in the Raleigh airport.

Messy plane that was falling apart Small screens that didn't work

I was traveling with two small kids and our TV s were the only ones not working. Informed the flight attendant who did nothing about them.

They forced me to check my hand luggage at the gate.

I specifically choose not to check bags to ensure I can proceed directly to ground transportation upon arrival. However, due to a recurring lack of cabin space, I was again forced to gate-check my rolling luggage after going through my luggage to take out electronics and batteries. This practice unilaterally changes the service agreement made at the time of purchase. JetBlue needs to find a better way to manage overhead space that honors the carry-on baggage allowance.

Still hasn’t left. Why are you asking how it was?

Flight was good wish there were more snacks options for such a long flight but stewardesses were very pleasant as was flight crew.

I was denied a plastic fork to eat my food and was told plastic forks are for paying customers who buy Jet Blue’s food. So I had to make a utensil out of a cup so nourish my body. Like a refugee. Because decency is dead.

I was especially impressed without efficiently the crew got passengers on and off. One of the stewards was slightly gruff, I thought. No big deal but that's what I noticed.

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.

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

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

Delayed for mechanical and no updates on what was happening and how long the delay might be.

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.

The experience at checkin for my American Airlines flight from Sacramento to LAX was very good including the assistance I received in getting my bags checked in and boarding passes printed. Was pleasantly surprised the my bags were checked through all the way to my destination at Clark International Airport in Angeles, Philippines.

Smooth flight. From the early boarding and all were on board before departure time and arrived early in ONT. Great crew. Thank you!!!!

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