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$80 Find Cheap Flights from Sacramento to Philadelphia

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Sacramento to Philadelphia, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Sacramento to Philadelphia, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$190
Typical prices: $501-$306
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SMF - PHL • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$80
Typical prices: $144-$288
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Tue 5/26
SMF - PHL • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $190 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.9 score
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There are currently no direct flights between Sacramento and Philadelphia. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $268 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 6h 36m (one-way)
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 25% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 21% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Sacramento to Philadelphia (SMF-PHL)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Sacramento to Philadelphia 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Sacramento to Philadelphia

Sat, May 23 - Sat, May 30
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5:22 pm - 6:21 am
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9h 59m
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10:40 am - 4:27 pm
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8h 47m
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$190Frontier
Wed, May 20 - Sun, May 31
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8:16 pm - 9:10 am
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9h 54m
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10:40 am - 8:42 am
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25h 02m
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$210Frontier
Thu, May 28 - Mon, Jun 1
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5:22 pm - 6:21 am
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PHL
9h 59m
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10:40 am - 8:42 am
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25h 02m
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$220Frontier
Tue, Jul 14 - Sat, Jul 18
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5:07 pm - 6:22 am
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PHL
10h 15m
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11:06 am - 6:49 pm
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10h 43m
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$224Frontier
Tue, Jul 21 - Thu, Jul 30
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8:08 pm - 9:21 am
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10h 13m
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11:06 am - 6:49 pm
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10h 43m
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$230Frontier
Wed, May 27 - Sun, May 31
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5:22 pm - 5:10 am
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8h 48m
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10:40 am - 8:42 am
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25h 02m
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$235Frontier
Fri, May 22 - Tue, May 26
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11:28 am - 5:37 am
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PHL
15h 09m
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8:35 pm - 10:43 am
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17h 08m
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$240Frontier
Sat, Jun 20 - Sat, Jun 27
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6:30 pm - 6:27 am
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8h 57m
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11:00 am - 6:50 pm
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10h 50m
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$244Frontier
Wed, May 20 - Tue, May 26
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8:16 pm - 9:10 am
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9h 54m
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8:35 pm - 10:43 am
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$248Frontier
Sun, Jun 14 - Mon, Jul 20
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6:30 pm - 6:27 am
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8h 57m
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11:06 am - 6:49 pm
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$250Frontier
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Sacramento to Philadelphia flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Sacramento to Philadelphia?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Sacramento to Philadelphia departing in May.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Sacramento to Philadelphia, 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 Philadelphia is January, where tickets cost $315 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $486 and $484 respectively.

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

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 Philadelphia, 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 Philadelphia, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 25% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 6 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$80
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 22% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 6% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Sacramento to Philadelphia

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Sacramento to Philadelphia based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking flights from Sacramento to Philadelphia

  • How can I fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)?

    There are no nonstop flights from Sacramento to Philadelphia—all flights have at least one stop. Among KAYAK users, the most popular layover city for this route is Las Vegas.

  • How do I get from downtown Sacramento to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)?

    Sacramento Airport (SMF) is located 10 miles northwest of downtown Sacramento. Downtown Sacramento is about 15 minutes from the airport by car, so you can easily take a taxi or rideshare like Uber. Public transportation is also available to SMF.

  • How do I contact lost and found at the Philadelphia Airport (PHL)?

    If you leave any personal items at a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoint in the airport, they will be taken to the lost and found department at Philadelphia Airport. You can find this section in Terminals C and D near communication center.

  • What is the best way to get to downtown Philadelphia from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)?

    There are several ways to get from Philadelphia Airport to downtown Philadelphia. Regional Rail's Airport Line Service is the best way to travel into the city from Philadelphia International Airport. The line stops at all major airport terminals, University City, Center City along Market Street, and Temple University. All stations served by the Airport Line are easily accessible and wheelchair friendly.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Sacramento to Philadelphia?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Sacramento to Philadelphia was $80 for a one-way ticket and $190 for a round-trip.

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

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

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

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Sacramento to Philadelphia?

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

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Philadelphia from Sacramento?

    Phoenix is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Sacramento to Philadelphia.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Sacramento to Philadelphia, Delta or Southwest?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Sacramento to Philadelphia are Delta and Southwest. With an average price for the route of $395 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. Southwest is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $446 and an overall rating of 7.9.

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

    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 Philadelphia.

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

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

    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 Philadelphia with an airline and back to Sacramento with another airline. Booking your flights between Sacramento and PHL 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 Philadelphia?

    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 Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia

  • If you're taking an early morning flight to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), don't worry about spending the night at a hotel near the Sacramento International Airport (SMF). You can stay inside the airport late at night since there are benches and several comfortable sofas near the Terminal B light rail station. The terminals are kept clean for accommodation, with a variety of chairs to choose from in the landside areas. If you're looking for an even quieter place to relax, the sanctuary near the checkpoints in SMF Terminal A is perfect, or you can find comfortable sofas. There is always security nearby to make sure you're safe.
  • When you are hungry, Sacramento International Airport (SMF) has several lounges where you get services after making the payment at the entrance. You can grab your favorite meal or drink at Escape Lounges, located at airside, Terminal A, Terminal B, or Gate 10, when you just turn left after security.
  • Smoking is not allowed in public spaces at either of the airports, including inside. This also includes the use of e-cigarettes and perfumed vapes. However, there are designated areas outside of the terminals where smoking is allowed. If you have a connecting flight, you must smoke outside the terminal and go through security again before boarding your next flight.
  • Passengers who would like hotels that offer shuttles services after their flight from Sacramento (SMF) to Philadelphia (PHL) may reserve a room at the Wyndham Garden Hotel which is conveniently located approximately 5 miles from the Philadelphia International Airport.
  • If you need to pick up a rental car when you arrive in Philadelphia, simply head to the car-rental center. The car-rental center is located in the airport, so you don’t need to catch a shuttle to a different location. The car-rental center is open 24/7. Another option is to book car rental services on KAYAK.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Sacramento to Philadelphia

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Sacramento to Philadelphia. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Sacramento to Philadelphia? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4305 reviews
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
7.5Entertainment
7.0Food
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The entire experience from boarding to landing was amazing! The crew were very friendly. Will definitely be back.

10.0 Excellentlarry, Apr 2026
LGB - PHX
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The entire experience from boarding to landing was amazing! The crew were very friendly. Will definitely be back.

Delayed flight, lack of information, boarding process is a mess as is the carryon luggage causing issues when leaving the plane….just a poor experience.

Comfortable. Easy. No problems. Just wish they had gf options for snacks.

The crew was very kind and made going to Hawaii relaxing and fun to look forward to! Thank you Southwest for a pleasant flight!

Terrible. Even though there’s assigned seating now, they are still the slowest boarding airline of anyone.

It was good from LAX to Phoenix, But the connection in Phoenix to Tulsa was not that great. The staff on both flights were great. The choice of free entertainment was ok nothing to brag about. The 45 min delay because of some electrical issue wasn't great from Phoenix to Tulsa. We sat there with hardly any air, The seat I had was between windows so the side of the plane pushed in on you. My being a bigger man it then made the seating area uncomfortable. The seats on the plane had no power to connect to recharge your phone or anything. I would recommend that they should look into a slot or clamp to hold your phone to enjoy while watching the entertainment choices hands-free. Also make it possible to raise the inner seat by the window be able to raise the arm rest up to make more room for larger people to set more comfortably. I would also say other then that stop price gouging the airfare or nickel and diming everything. Not fair for people having to fly for emergencies and be paying for higher prices due to the season or holidays. Your making your money either way and the cost of flying is still going to be the same regardless if there's 100 people or 200 people.

Southwest was greaat! The most expensive but the least upsetting for those we were flying to see.

I flew twice this week on Southwest, was delayed over 2 hours both ways. From Pittsburgh to Chicago it was due to weather but the gate agents, pilot etc were great at updating everyone. Today from Midway to Pittsburgh the plane had come from an international location, kept getting delayed, no information was given until we were delayed for the third time. It was ridiculous, whoever scheduled that plane to fly to Pittsburgh after didn’t consider a lot of things.

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.

My tray was broken so i had no place to work or eat except my lap. Flight attendant said I would get an email with some credit or miles, it was a complete waste of time as I could only function at about 20% of normal. I have not received anything yet.

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!

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

N Everything was perfect from boarding to assistance to baggage in Tampa

Loved the crew! Sucks that we went from 1 hour and 8 minute layover to a 3 hour layover. But weather sucks like that.

Fast, lovely scenery, great info on the Delta flight screen about landmarks we were flying over. Great landing!

Long flight but comfortable and not freezing as I have experienced on Hawaiian flights to the islands. They gave us blankets just in case. Nice touch.

I took seat 15A in anticipation of window seat, there is no window.

Flight late, the waited for a long time for “personal” to arrive at gate to dock the plane in Rochester. So annoying. This flight was expected, why aren’t personel available for the jet bridge?

My recent experience was excellent on Delta! I flew with Delta Comfort and I was really comfortable in my seat. I enjoyed the in-flight service. The flight attendants were so friendly and hospitable. I love the snack on the flight as well. This was my first time flying on Delta and I will definitely consider flying with them again.

No screens or meal options. Freezing cold. Dirty seats. Left late.

Booked through Kayak Business, had a seat in middle and towards back due to booking rate, not comfortable.

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

It was a red-eye, but the flight felt surprisingly quick. The seats were very comfortable, and that made resting much easier. I also want to thank the gentleman seated next to me, who graciously moved so my mom could sit beside me. We slept almost the entire way. The cabin crew was respectful in not disturbing us, while also being courteous and professional throughout. Thank you, United.

Boarding was again a "free for all". We were boarding group 4, and almost the entire plane was able to board before us. It's a shame that someone who follows the rules, gets the short end of the stick. Not fair.

United didn’t even try to hold the flight for me. They knew I had a tight connection and when I arrived at the gate less than 10 mins after final boarding the flight had already gone. The gate agent wasn’t even notified that I was on my way. She was told I wasn’t at the airport

It was perfect! I've never flown with United before, but I definitely will in the future

I had a cancelled flight because of technical issues going to my destination, and a delayed flight coming home. All told it wasn’t a total bust.

They delayed the flight from 9:00 to 11:55 At 11:45 they canceled the flight. I paid a premium price for the tickets with poor service

My flight was canceled a few hours before boarding. I was rebooked on Copa airlines and missed an important meeting .

Left early arrived early..right amount of talking from pilots..of course had to love the biscuit and water!

As we approached Denver, we encountered quite a bit of turbulence. I know this can sometimes be the case as I frequently fly this route but not on American. My gripe: Usually a pilot or co-pilot alerts passengers to the possibility of turbulance ahead of time. This did not occur nor did he communiucate during what was a pretty rough ride.

When I booked my flight a month ago - I selected a seat. That seat was NOT the one I ended up with when I checked into my flight the day before. This is the second time this has occurred. So, I checked my next flight on Wednesday and Thursday and no seat was assigned. Poor, very poor customer service.

Flight boarded from Gate 159B, the farthest gate in the LAX Bradley Terminal. While the flight operated on time, the first class cabin attendant made no recognition of my being an Advantage Executive Platinum member.

American Airlines did everything they could with the high Spring Break crowd. I was frustrated to be changed from 1st class to a middle seat at the back of the plane. This has happened before, not sure booking 1st class and paying the extra actually works.

I didn't end up taking this flight. I got up at 4am for a flight that was supposed to board at 6am - at 5:55am you delayed the flight to 10am. The airport is under construction so I switched to a later flight as I wasn't going to sit in the airport for 4 hours. They said the delay was due to the crew needing rest from a flight coming in late the night before - if that was the case then I think you should have delayed the flight much sooner so that passengers wouldn't get up so early and get to the airport to sit and wait.

I very rarely fly American and my experience today reenforces that is the correct decision. While the staff were all very courteous, our flight was first thing in the morning so there was no reason to be delayed, yet appropriate maintenance checks weren’t completed prior to our flight so we were delayed multiple times. Not a great showing, American Airlines.

Boarding is always an ordeal. Less dogs on flights. I am highly allergic to dogs and cats. Why are there so many animals these days?

I was on a small regional flight from Detroit to Philadelphia. When we landed the outside cruise needed to turn something off with the engine, which took quite a long time. Then, when they allowed us to get off the plane it was outside. They took their time, unloading all the luggage and waited till they unloaded all the luggage before they brought it over to us. It was 9 o’clock at night freezing cold out, and there was no proactive hustle to try to get people their luggage. It was really one of the worst experiences I think I’ve ever had with American until a manager came over. I don’t think they were going to even consider pulling the luggage over to the people that had been waiting outside for at least 10 minutes in the freezing cold.

Awful. Original flight was delayed 5 hours. Had to to take a connecting flight instead of direct. Had a 4 hour layover. I missed all of my morning meetings getting in 5 hours later than I was supposed to and had to change to take a later flight the next day to get them back in which cia time another $150.

They didn’t offer a water, even after I asked

Remind customers of the need to have passport or new ID for boarding.

The flight never took off and we spent 7 hours at the airport

Frontier line changes my flight schedule with out my authorization. They never ask me and with out my concern they cut off 4 hours of my vacation they force my to leave 4 hours early from Puerto Rico.

It was ok. It was expensive to check 2 bags ($75.00 per bag), and then it took a long time to wait for shuttle to take us from one terminal to the terminal where the plane was taking off at LAX. And all of this for a flight where we had to pay for any food or drink that was not water.

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

Good- no snacks on a 4+ hour flight is painful but more painful was the lack of WiFi.

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.

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