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$84 Find Cheap Flights from Sacramento to Minneapolis

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Cheapest round-trip
$163
Overall average: $664
Frontier
Thu 1/15Sun 1/18
SMF - MSP • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$501
Typical prices: $619-$789
Delta
Thu 1/15Sat 1/17
SMF - MSP • Non-stop
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Park on level 3 for skybridge access at Sacramento Intl.
Use the light rail from MSP to save on taxi costs.
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Cheap Flights from Sacramento to Minneapolis (SMF-MSP)

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

Thu, Jan 15 - Sun, Jan 18
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1:23 pm - 9:05 am
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9:34 pm - 10:50 am
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15h 16m1 stop
$163Frontier
Fri, Jan 23 - Mon, Jan 26
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12:03 pm - 11:57 pm
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9h 54m1 stop
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6:45 am - 11:18 am
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6h 33m1 stop
$164Frontier
Thu, Jan 8 - Mon, Jan 12
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2:19 pm - 12:02 am
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7h 43m1 stop
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6:45 am - 1:13 pm
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8h 28m1 stop
$182Frontier
Thu, Jan 8 - Mon, Jan 12
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2:19 pm - 12:02 am
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7h 43m1 stop
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6:45 am - 1:13 pm
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8h 28m1 stop
$183Frontier
Thu, Jan 15 - Sun, Jan 18
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1:23 pm - 11:57 pm
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8h 34m1 stop
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9:34 pm - 5:12 pm
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21h 38m2 stops
$200Frontier
Thu, Jan 15 - Sat, Jan 17
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17h 42m1 stop
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10:13 am - 12:28 pm
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28h 15m1 stop
$202Frontier
Mon, Jan 12 - Fri, Jan 16
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12:02 pm - 12:02 am
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10h 00m1 stop
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9:34 pm - 10:50 am
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39h 16m2 stops
$207Frontier
Sun, Feb 1 - Sun, Feb 8
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26h 19m2 stops
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6:45 am - 11:18 am
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6h 33m1 stop
$213Frontier
Fri, Jan 9 - Mon, Jan 12
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10h 00m1 stop
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6:45 am - 1:13 pm
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$217Frontier
Thu, Jan 15 - Sat, Jan 17
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17h 42m1 stop
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10:13 am - 12:28 pm
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28h 15m1 stop
$221Frontier
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Sacramento to Minneapolis flights

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

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Planning a trip from Sacramento to Minneapolis? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sacramento to Minneapolis?

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

For Sacramento to Minneapolis, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Sunday is the most expensive. Flying from Minneapolis back to Sacramento, the best deals are generally found on Saturday, with Tuesday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sacramento to Minneapolis?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Sacramento to Minneapolis, 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 Sacramento to Minneapolis is April, where tickets cost $378 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $664 and $619 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Sacramento to Minneapolis?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Sacramento to Minneapolis, 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 Sacramento to Minneapolis, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 41% 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 Sacramento to Minneapolis

 
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For a quick departure, park on level 3 of lot #3 for direct skybridge access to Terminal B at SMF.

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Take the light rail from MSP to Minneapolis or Saint Paul to save money on taxis and avoid parking hassles.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$84
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 39% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 17% lower on average.
Flight from Sacramento to Minneapolis

When to book flights from Sacramento to Minneapolis

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Sacramento to Minneapolis 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 Sacramento to Minneapolis

  • Is there an animal relief area at SMF?

    There are several such areas in the airport for individuals making the journey with their animals. At Terminal A, there is one on the outside towards the eastern section of the building. Terminal B has two of them: the first one is on the patio area on the first level of the terminal towards the south side, while the second is close to the hourly parking lot on the northeast side.

  • Where can I find Lactation Centers at MSP?

    Minneapolis Airport provides areas where nursing mothers can breastfeed and pump. These rooms are always kept clean and sanitized and have charging ports for electric pumps, sinks for cleaning bottles, and cozy chairs. They can be found in Terminal 1 at the Mezzanine level of the North Mall, Concourse C, E, F, and G close to gates C13, E1, F2, and G9, respectively. There is also one in Terminal 2 Concourse H in the middle of Gate H10 and H11.

  • Are there services for disabled travelers at SMF?

    Yes, there are. SMF offers designated parking slots, ramps for easy maneuvering, and ten TDD phones for the deaf which can be found all over the terminals and concourses. For wheelchair assistance, travelers are encouraged to contact their airline so that they can arrange for skycap assistance.

  • What services are there at MSP for members of the U.S. Armed Forces?

    MSP airport has the Armed Forces Service Center. This section offers a place for both serving and retired members of the army and their families to relax and grab a bite to eat or a drink upon arrival. It is important to note that the center is exclusive to MSP and is not associated with the USO. The center is situated in Terminal 1 next to the entrances of Concourse A and B.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Sacramento to Minneapolis?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Sacramento to Minneapolis was $83 for a one-way ticket and $163 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Sacramento and Minneapolis?

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

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Sacramento to Minneapolis?

    Delta, JetBlue, American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Sacramento to Minneapolis flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Sacramento to Minneapolis?

    The Boeing 737-900 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Sacramento to Minneapolis flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Sacramento to Minneapolis?

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

  • On which days can I fly direct from Sacramento to Minneapolis?

    There are nonstop flights from Sacramento to Minneapolis on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Sacramento to Minneapolis, Alaska Airlines or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Sacramento to Minneapolis are Alaska Airlines and Delta. With an average price for the route of $379 and an overall rating of 8.0, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $494 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Sacramento to Minneapolis?

    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 Sacramento to Minneapolis.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Minneapolis from Sacramento 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 Sacramento to Minneapolis?

    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 Minneapolis with an airline and back to Sacramento with another airline. Booking your flights between Sacramento and MSP 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 Sacramento to Minneapolis?

    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 Minneapolis from Sacramento 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 Sacramento to Minneapolis

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $218 or less one-way and $360 or less round-trip.
  • The route from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport offers several one-stop flights. The airlines that provide these flights are American Airlines, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta. The most popular layover cities on the route are Phoenix, Las Vegas, Denver, Dallas, Chicago, Salt Lake City, Los Angeles, and Seattle.
  • For individuals flying with their children, the Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport (MSP) has two areas set aside for children to play. They can be found in Terminal 1 at Concourse C and after security.
  • In the event that an item goes missing as you depart from SMF, the airport has a Lost and Found department that will help you locate your item. Their offices are open between 7 am and 3 pm and they are located in the middle of Terminals A and B.
  • If you are going to MSP on an extended trip and would like to leave your car at the SMF airport, there is the Long-Term Parking option. There are no specific long-term parking lots as all the parking sections have that option. You can find the parking spaces close to Terminals A and B, and at the east and west economy parking lots.
  • For travelers who prefer waiting for their flight somewhere other than the airport, but close enough so that they do not miss their flight, there are a couple of hotels close to SMF that they can book a stay at. The closest are Four Points by Sheraton Sacramento International Airport and Homewood Suites By Hilton Sacramento Airport.

Prefer to fly direct from Sacramento to Minneapolis?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Sacramento Intl to Minneapolis St Paul.
Find which airlines fly direct from Sacramento Intl Airport to Minneapolis St Paul Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Sacramento Intl to Minneapolis St Paul

Monday

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Tuesday

Delta

Delta

Wednesday

Delta

Delta

Thursday

Delta

Delta

Friday

Delta

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Saturday

Delta

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Sunday

Delta

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Minneapolis St Paul to Sacramento Intl

Monday

Delta

Delta

Tuesday

Delta

Delta

Wednesday

Delta

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Thursday

Delta

Delta

Friday

Delta

Delta

Saturday

Delta

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Sunday

Delta

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Sacramento to Minneapolis

 
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7.9
SouthwestOverall score based on 4250 reviews
8.6Crew
7.0Food
8.0Comfort
7.5Entertainment
8.1Boarding
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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.

8.0 ExcellentRussell, Dec 2025
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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.

The lead steward kept singing about "San Francisco" and hotel California---more annoying than humorous....needs work. Flight was smooth and on time.

San Diego airport is brand new, spacious, airy and very smooth checkin at SW baggage drop.

Crew could have been friendlier, maybe I'm spoiled by SW crews. In flight wifi was good. Would be nice to have more food offerings on a 4 plus hour flight

Ever since Southwest starting charging for bags, passengers don't want to pay to check their bags, so the gate agents have to beg people to check their roller bags now because there's "not enough space". This was a terrible business move by Southwest.

Sacrament staff are always polite and helpful. Airport is easy to maneuver and boarding is straightforward.

As always, the entire Southwest experience was wonderful, from online booking to flight to baggage retrieval. Very grateful.

The weather could have been better. There was a 40 minute ATC delay in SFO because of marine fog and a micro cell storm delayed landing and take-off at Nashville. The gate was changed 5 minutes from boarding from gate B3 to gate C23 at Nashville airport.

The cabin was quiet for the redeye flight. The area was clean. The staff was great. The 787 Max was in good condition. Drawbacks were that the seat widths were tight for some passengers. The seat padding was at best average and for a long flight uncomfortable.

Delayed flight. Nicest crew member was a SW pilot flying seated next to me who kindly move to seat the final passenger. Flight extra delayed. My cup of refreshment of ginger ale was so packed with ice it was literally 2 sips.

Good seats in Main cabin, excellent service and excellent landing

No lunch on a x-country flight scheduled for 10:50 am departure, arrived 5+ hrs later. That requires a black box label before you pay for the tickets. Worst, when I checked in online, it's specifically said that lunch was served on his flight for economy Plus passengers.

Our flight from SFO to MSP was right on time on 11/15/2025. No delays. As we approached MSP at about 8 pm, we circled in the air until 8:40 pm so I don't call that efficient for MSP. I think the captain should announce the delay and why. (as if we all don't know that we are just circling around the area, slowing down, speeding up, slowing down.) Thank you. Marilyn Fischer

Staff were friendly and happy. Delta could make sure passengers that don't have the app know of changes. Without Kayak I would not have known about the change of gate or the delay. Kayak was faster to notify me.

On time flight. Seat comfort could be better in the Comfort section.

My only complaint on any flight is meals but your gnocchi was good. The worst is breakfast. I can’t understand why you don’t just serve something simple like yogurt, fruit and a muffin or cinnamon roll.

The staff and the boarding procedure were all amazing . The one flight was not equipped with WIFI which now adays seems odd. All in all the experience was good

Mechanic delay in addition to a 2 hour change in takeoff time was frustrating.

It was beautiful easy and smooth experience. Thank you. Will definitely get Delta for my next travel.

No one fussed at me about my pap machine as a 3rd pice on the plane. Boarding was pleasant and smooth. The boarding agent in Anchorage was a fun character- he could be in a movie. :~) The on-board crew were downright pleasant. No militant attitudes on Delta. Like all planes these days the seats are too narrow for standard Americans and at 5’2” there is barely enough leg room. I don’t know how tall people fold themselves into the seats. But that’s nothing specific to Delta

Older aircraft, no meal, only food was for purchase. Not impressed United.

Having a long layover, I was very appreciative of the ability to stand by for an earlier flight. Other airlines like Delta have refused this to me in the past, just to be mean (because my ticket class wasn't high enough). United went out of their way to help me get to my destination early, which I really appreciated given that it was the third leg of a 24+ hour journey for me.

Not pleasant trip cross country when the entertainment and WiFi system not working. No entertainment for entirety of route. Staff was rather nonchalant in that they dismissed the problem due to age of plane. It would have been nice to know this up front so I could have come prepared to read or download movies before boarding Coincidentally or not, there was a similar issue with the entertainment system on my previous flight I took on my fist leg of the trip. There are no seat TVs, so you must rely on the app when it works. United can do better. Also, what use it it to pay for boarding group 2 when half of the passengers are in the same line as you?

Premium Plus is a really good idea for longer flights

The flight attendants were great, I joked with one I can’t remember her name, a blond, really sweet. I thought it was run well very professional. This was great i survived Spirit, I know for which I speak.

I was in first class. The outlets at my seat did not work. The plane was shabby and run down. I had prepurchsed a day subscription for internet that was not redeemable. I had to repurchase the internet for my flight and then it didn’t work anyway. Quite disappointed in what was supposed to be the launch of a great vacation.

I understand stuff happens, but plane failures are likely due to lack of maintenance. Additionally, air conditioning wasn't working, no snack/drink service, no WiFi. Fortunately, the crew was communicative and light-hearted. United grabbed another plane and we were able to get to our destination.

Stuck on tarmac for two hours plus a 5.5 hour flight. Rude flight attendant. And no meals, not even for purchase!

I learned that seating towards the end of plane that a line forms for the restroom and people use your chair as a hand railing, bumping your seat consistently. I was seated in the aisle. I think that next time if I am towards the back row I would want to sit in the middle or window seat.

United sent me a mileage plus number last year but that number is invalid so I can’t use it to check into flights or collect mileage. There is human to speak about the problem, only computers who keep asking me if I am using the correct email. It’s so frustrating and I cannot resolve it.

Horrible. Both legs of my flight were delayed more than 6 hours. No compensation, no screens on the plane, and the plane was not clean.

The flight was smooth, the pilot kept us informed about delays and we arrived more of less on time

Flight delay was communicated before leaving for airport which caused it to be a non-event. Great flight and crew!

The flight was flawless and we even arrived between 20 and 25 minutes early!

Always seated jammed in rear of aircraft Admirals Club food at DFW terminal D was absolute worst food experience and I pay $600/year to eat this dried out junk

Mostly good. Flight was crowded but Airline personnel were very friendly & accommodating. It would be good to have savory snacks rather than just sweet Biscoff cookies.

It was a red eye flight, so no meals were provided, but it was fine with snacks. The seats felt cramped and almost too narrow.

Very crowded flight but what can you expect these days?? Crew was accommodating.

The seats in economy were appeared to be quite thin and lack sufficient cushioning to be comfortable. Perhaps it was my seating position but the plane seemed notably load.

The entertainment package was vast and the selections were very current. Keep updating it was great.

Not clean and was told I would get a great seat and it was not great at all

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

Horrible. I would never fly Frontier again. The booking process is tricky at best, but fraudulent in my opinion. Frontier customer service did nothing to rectify my purchase -- I ended up paying more than double what I could have gotten from other airlines and nearly triple what I thought I was buying from Frontier. Their booking practices are unfair to the consumer.

Delayed. Text notifications were slow. Not much information o what was happening. Boarding was slow and confusing. Wasn’t even offered water other flight. Had to ask. No entertainment at all. Felt like.a Greyhound bus.

When I wanted to check in 3 hours prior to boarding time, the employees mentioned “a little over an hour delay” so I waited for an hour then I went to go look for food in the terminal and most people from that flight were in the same area looking for food. Finally I decided after food to check to see if it’s anytime closer and now it’s 2 mins until boarding closes?! What are you kidding me? I didn’t receive anything via sms about boarding now nor via email or on the intercom. I luckily made it through, barely, and then there’s no room for my carry on mind you I’m in the very first row so I had to place my purse in one further row back and my carry on sections down. Not sure who pays for better seats to get your stuff placed all over the plane but that was the worst experience I’ve ever had flying with anyone.

This airline sucks. They offer low rates then charge you for everything, the app does not work well, the seats are the most uncomfortable. Maintenance issues on the flight, and you still have to sit through their credit card commercials. People are nice enough but does not make up for overall poor experience.

Cancelled flight after I arrived at airport after 75 min drive and parking. Next flight was 4 days in the future. Had to scramble and buy a much more expensive flight on another carrier.

I liked the turn-style feature at gate 209B at LAX. Very efficient process. The gate staff also made several, clearly directed announcements so I felt very informed.

The seats were awful, hard plastic covered in sheet vinyl. The airline tries to scam you into paying extra to get seat together when the flight wasn’t full. They were going to separate a family with young children but my wife who had a row to herself gave up her seat so the young mom could be with her young boys. I’m never giving this airline my money again.

It was a short flight so no food or entertainment….

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