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Cheapest round-trip
$355
Typical prices: $324-$489
Southwest
Wed 8/12Tue 8/18
RDU - LAX • 2 stops
Cheapest non-stop
$391
Typical prices: $334-$488
Delta
Sat 8/15Sat 8/22
RDU - LAX • Non-stop
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Delta free Wi-Fi beats American, which needs the app for entertainment access.
Breeze Nicest fare adds Wi-Fi and drinks; Delta Comfort Plus adds legroom.
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Cheap Flights from Raleigh to Los Angeles (RDU-LAX)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Raleigh to Los Angeles 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 Raleigh to Los Angeles

Wed, Aug 12 - Tue, Aug 18
Southwest Logo
7:45 am - 4:15 pm
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LAX
11h 30m
2 stops
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5:20 am - 5:35 pm
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RDU
9h 15m
2 stops
$355Southwest
Sat, Jul 25 - Wed, Jul 29
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10:11 am - 5:30 pm
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LAX
10h 19m
1 stop
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12:07 pm - 12:04 am
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RDU
32h 57m
2 stops
$356Frontier
Sun, Aug 9 - Fri, Aug 21
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6:14 pm - 4:54 pm
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25h 40m
1 stop
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11:20 pm - 5:10 pm
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14h 50m
1 stop
$357Frontier
Mon, Aug 3 - Wed, Aug 5
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10:20 am - 5:30 pm
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LAX
10h 10m
1 stop
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7:07 pm - 12:36 pm
LAX
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RDU
14h 29m
2 stops
$358Frontier
Sat, Oct 17 - Mon, Oct 19
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12:18 pm - 9:01 pm
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LAX
11h 43m
2 stops
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9:56 pm - 1:14 pm
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RDU
12h 18m
1 stop
$359Frontier
Wed, Jul 22 - Sun, Jul 26
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10:20 am - 5:30 pm
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LAX
10h 10m
1 stop
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8:49 pm - 11:31 am
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RDU
11h 42m
1 stop
$360Frontier
Sat, Jul 25 - Wed, Aug 5
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10:11 am - 5:30 pm
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LAX
10h 19m
1 stop
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6:25 pm - 12:36 pm
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RDU
15h 11m
1 stop
$361Frontier
Wed, Jul 22 - Sun, Jul 26
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10:20 am - 5:30 pm
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10h 10m
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8:49 pm - 11:31 am
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11h 42m
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$362Frontier
Fri, Jul 24 - Wed, Jul 29
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12:26 pm - 8:30 am
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LAX
23h 04m
1 stop
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6:30 am - 11:31 am
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RDU
26h 01m
1 stop
$363Frontier
Tue, Oct 27 - Mon, Nov 2
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12:48 pm - 12:03 am
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LAX
14h 15m
1 stop
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8:51 pm - 11:53 am
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12h 02m
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$364Frontier
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Raleigh to Los Angeles flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Raleigh to Los Angeles to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Raleigh to Los Angeles?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Raleigh to Los Angeles departing in August.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Raleigh to Los Angeles?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Raleigh to Los Angeles clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Los Angeles on a Wednesday and more expensive on a Sunday. On your return trip to Raleigh, you should consider flying back on a Wednesday, and avoid Sundays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Raleigh to Los Angeles?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Raleigh to Los Angeles, 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 Raleigh to Los Angeles is September, where tickets cost $358 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $494 and $483 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Raleigh to Los Angeles?

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 $391, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Raleigh to Los Angeles?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Raleigh to Los Angeles, 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 Raleigh to Los Angeles, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 14% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

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When to book flights from Raleigh to Los Angeles

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FAQs for booking flights from Raleigh to Los Angeles

  • What airlines is LAX a hub for?

    No other airport in the US serves as a hub or focus city for passenger airlines than LAX. It is a hub for airlines like Alaska, American, Delta, Polar Air, and United. It serves Allegiant Air, Southwest Airlines, and JetBlue as a focus city.

  • Where can I get assistance at RDU?

    RDU has information desks in each of its terminals you can visit in case you need assistance. The Terminal 1 desk is normally in service from 7 am to 12 am, while the Terminal 2 desk operates from 5:30 am to 12 am. As they are both manned by North Carolina travel agents, at either, you can count on getting the information you require.

  • What is the most convenient way to travel to RDU?

    To travel to RDU, you can board a bus or a taxi. As both these public means of transit are reliable, the one you settle on will be majorly influenced by the speed with which you’d like to get to RDU from the city center. If you’re in a rush, you should board a taxi. If you board a bus, you’ll be slower but spend less, as buses are cheaper than taxis.

  • Where can I store my luggage at LAX?

    Due to safety reasons, LAX doesn’t store goods for passengers. However, it has enlisted the services of an off-site company, LAX Luggage Storage, that serves that function. If you enlist their services, they will pick up your luggage from the LAX curbside and keep it for you for a small fee. When you require the baggage, they’ll deliver it to you once you call them.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Raleigh to Los Angeles?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Raleigh to Los Angeles was $156 for a one-way ticket and $355 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Raleigh and Los Angeles?

    No

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Raleigh to Los Angeles?

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Raleigh to Los Angeles flight route: Delta, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, JetBlue, Sun Country Air, and Hawaiian Airlines.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Raleigh to Los Angeles?

    The Boeing 737-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Raleigh to Los Angeles flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Raleigh to Los Angeles?

    Star Alliance, SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Raleigh and Los Angeles, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Raleigh to Los Angeles?

    There are nonstop flights from Raleigh to Los Angeles on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Raleigh to Los Angeles, Breeze Airways or Southwest?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Raleigh to Los Angeles are Breeze Airways and Southwest. With an average price for the route of $296 and an overall rating of 8.2, Breeze Airways is the most popular choice. Southwest is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $471 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Raleigh to Los Angeles?

    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 Raleigh to Los Angeles.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Raleigh to Los Angeles?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Los Angeles from Raleigh 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 Raleigh to Los Angeles?

    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 Los Angeles with an airline and back to Raleigh with another airline. Booking your flights between Raleigh and LAX 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 Raleigh to Los Angeles?

    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 Los Angeles from Raleigh 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 Raleigh to Los Angeles

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $283 or less one-way and $464 or less round-trip.
  • In Raleigh, you’ll have to board your flight to Los Angeles at Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU), as it is the only airport that serves flights to LA from Raleigh. In Los Angeles, you can land at Ontario International Airport (ONT), Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR), and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). When booking your flight to Los Angeles, you should book one that lands at BUR, as this airport has low passenger traffic and is relatively close to Los Angeles.
  • If you’d like to park your car at RDU till you return, you can do so, given that the airport has three options for long-term parking: the Daily Lot, Economy Lot, and Valet Lot. As these lots are secure, you can rest assured that no matter how long you leave your car at one of the airport’s parking garages, you’ll find it untouched when you return.
  • If you’re disabled or have limited mobility issues, TSA has a care team at RDU that can assist you with all you need at the airport. To receive their services, you should call their office number 72h before your flight and inform the representative you’ll talk to the kind of assistance you need. On the date you’re set to travel, you’ll be welcomed by a TSA officer at the airport. He/she will ensure you get all the assistance you need until you get on your flight.
  • LAX has workstations available for passengers at all terminals. Thus, if you’d like to work a bit before continuing your journey, you can easily find a workstation to set up your own office space at.
  • Before departing LAX, you should visit its observation deck in the middle of the Central Terminal and art installations throughout the airport. At the observation deck, you’ll relax as you observe flights arriving and departing from the airport, while at its art installations, you’ll witness some of the best art pieces by local artists.

Prefer to fly direct from Raleigh to Los Angeles?

 
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Raleigh-Durham to Los Angeles

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Direct returns

Los Angeles to Raleigh-Durham

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Raleigh to Los Angeles

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Raleigh to Los Angeles. 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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Breeze AirwaysOverall score based on 298 reviews
8.3Boarding
8.2Comfort
6.7Entertainment
8.8Crew
6.7Food
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Flight was great except for lunatic lady and her mother sitting middle/window who went nuts when the woman on the aisle wouldn’t stand up right away to let them out even though the aisle was full. Police had to be called. Some people just shouldn’t be allowed to fly.

10.0 ExcellentPaul, Jun 2026
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Flight was great except for lunatic lady and her mother sitting middle/window who went nuts when the woman on the aisle wouldn’t stand up right away to let them out even though the aisle was full. Police had to be called. Some people just shouldn’t be allowed to fly.

Flight attendants were wonderful. Seats were comfortable “Nicest” bundle). No screens or meal, but it is a budget airline.

it is an economy airline so lack of perks expected .. however an efficient board, clean plane, pleasant crew and an early arrival for half the price of full service airline

It was easy and very comfortable! The crew was accommodating and cheerful. I enjoyed myself!

Our flight was delayed 7 hours. Due to a change in equipment we were downgraded from "Nicest" to "Nicer," even having to pay for a soft drink. Disappointing. To Breeze's credit that issued a $100 flight credit. A refund would have been more appreciated.

Lady at check in counter helped me get a seat in the cut row all to myself.

I was surprised with Breeze Airlines. It was my first time flying with them, and I was hesitant. It was a great experience. The seats are really comfortable. You have much more space than other airlines, and they are better quality seats. The service was amazing, and we landed almost an hour before schedule. It was an amazing experience; I really recommend Breeze Airlines.

Our gate was changed twice, but since they were super close it wasn't an issue. We were delayed 90 mins or so, which wasn't great, but sometimes that's just what happens. Communication was the issue. We weren't kept informed about delays--with more information I would have gotten a real meal, taken a "bio break" and purchased a new book. Because another. flight was being updated more frequently about their delays, I thought ours would be shorter and stayed close by. It left me feeling more frustrated than was necessary.

The flight was rescheduled and canceled. I had to go with another airline last minute to honor my school commitment. The reimbursement is a joke -$150 for a one way plane ticket.

The flight itself was A+ but boarding sucked. They boarded all passengers at once, and as a result I did not get to put my carryon in an overhead bin near me so I had to wait till near the end to deplane.

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 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!

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.

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

I will be flying again Southwest Airlines. Friendly crew, comfortable and affordable.

The flight was delayed for almost an hour. We sat on the tarmac. There was no announcement. Not by the pilot or the crew. And for some reason, there was no beverage service, so even though it was a short flight, we had sat on the tarmac and the extra hour delay made me understandably thirsty. Water would’ve been nice if they had offered it. And for the first time, I forgot to bring my own water bottle. Reminder to bring your own water bottle because you never know if you’re going to get a beverage.

It was a new plane with larger overhead bins & charging ports at the seats.

Southwest has a serious issue with keeping their passengers in the dark about delays. They also appear to lack the necessary crews to deal with any sort of hiccup in their operations. The way they run their day-to-day operations is a joke. You are telling me that a hail storm in Denver, where hail storms are incredibly common, results in hours of delays due to every plane needing to be inspected for hail damage? Understandable, but there seems to be a skeleton crew of maintenance workers undergoing this daunting task. There was no particular order of inspecting planes, leading to some planes only having an hour delay or less in others having four or more just because of the luck of the draw of what plane got inspected with no consideration to how long the respective delay was. The entire time the passengers were told nothing except the fact that there was lightning in the area and the ground crews could not load the bags. This always happens that Southwest will incrementally delay a flight with no information given, leaving many frustrated passengers fuming once they find out that their flight is canceled. Don't make people wait around for hours at the airport giving them no information, just to keep them on the hook and prevent any action from being taken by the passengers in terms of finding alternate routes of transportation or accommodations for the night. How many hours of people's times do you think you waste by operating like this? How about having a fully staffed crew in one of your busiest hubs that is famous for severe weather that can effectively deal with a situation like this, or how about having planes on standby to quickly replace in case something like this happens, like all the other major airlines do. This is just like the Christmas fiasco but on a Denver scale, but again this is literally just from a single thunderstorm going over Denver in the spring. I'm glad I've stopped using Southwest as my primary airline and have switched to United. Every single time I fly Southwest, something has to come up. It's ridiculous and I seriously can't wait to finish using my miles so I don't have to deal with your garbage anymore. You used to be so good and I don't know why you thought you could just scrap your quality and expect people to deal with it. Oh, and I walked by someone getting CPR for over 5 minutes in the concourse. I hope he was ok. Southwest needs something similar.

Everything was very good. I will fly Southwest again soon!

Luggage was intact and arrived at the destination. What more could you ask for.. haha. The delay in arrival wasn’t SW fault.. just selfish passengers not wanting to check their luggage knowing they were in the last boarding groups

We got stuck on the tarmac taxiing after landing early so we didn’t get off the plane until an hour later than we thought we would

It was okay. We were delayed for weather reasons, but the pilots and the flight control staff figured a way around the storm and were able to get us to Los Angeles safely. Not all the staff members were polite, but the entertainment on the flight was good.

Love me some Delta. One of the few airlines to recognize and support veterans. Easy boarding, flight was on time and arrived early and the flight attendants were excellent on this flight.

Flight delayed four separate times. I’m now one hour hours late to landing.

worst flight ever from Delta, it got delayed and kept on delaying..

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!

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!

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.

I don’t like the music section but I believe it was a cost decision. I changed my flight last minute due to work issues and had to sit way in the back. The seats were way closer together than I would have preferred.

It was so much better than expected, Ohare is not such a pleasant experience but American Airlines with the new, clean aeroplane and free Wi-Fi was outstanding and the crew so pleasant and helpful.

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.

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.

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

Boarding was very efficient. Everyone got on board and we got on our way very quickly. It was frustrating that the entertainment app was not functioning properly. I was not able to activate some of the movies offered. The crew on this flight appears to be pretty grumpy. They had no smile on their faces. I felt like they were doing us a favor for being there.

Would have been good to have a meal since it was a 5.5 hour flight

Poor availability of food. Cold cabin temperature. Extremely long waiting time for a flight attendant to respond to a call button signal.

I was hoping that the food would be a little bit more selection,, but I understand with the airlines what they are going through flight was excellent

They canceled flight. Hard to believe there was even a plane incoming for us to get on

Plane was down graded and I lost my uncharged exit row with more leg room. No mention or offer of refund from podium. Flight attendant was nice to explain this happens often and that I could request a refund via online form submission. I did this and have heard nothing back.

Horrendous. I do not recommend Frontier. The passengers lack manners and decency, and the flight attendants lack professionalism. If I wasn’t in a bind to fly with 48 hours notice for a job interview, I would not have selected a flight with Frontier and I never plan to fly with them in the future.

The seats were hard molded plastic covered in plastic vinyl. And the scam to charge people extra to sit together. Don’t they know we can just ask someone to trade seats. And watching the staff separate young children from parents… super classy. We had to guilt them into offering up our seats. This companies policies suck. Don’t give them your money.

The plane was clean, the crew was friendly and helpful. It’s a low cost airline so there was no food, drinks or in flight entertainment but we didn’t expect any of these things. In the room for improvement department, they should install USB ports in seats to charge mobile devices.

I was surprised that all baggage, including carry on, were charged. Each additional bag went up in cost. Really disappointed in the additional costs.

There was no easy way to check in. I don't want to install an app to checkin. I will use alaska from now on because they have a web check in method that is easy.

Most horrible airlines. Please avoid it. It's ok to spend $50 extra for delta, united or Alaska

After 5 hours of delay, they cancelled the flight. Very disappointed

My flight to LA was cancelled. I waited at the airport for 3 hrs saying it was delayed and then all of a sudden it was cancelled. Frontier only gave me a voucher and refund but could not rebook me. Flights on other airlines were too expensive last minute. I had to drive down to LA and didn’t even take my return flight home since I had to drive. One of the worst airline experiences in my life. It’s crazy how airlines can just upend people’s plans just like that.

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