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$115 Find Cheap Flights from San Diego to Cleveland

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Cheapest round-trip
$303
Typical prices: $433-$280
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SAN - CLE • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$115
Typical prices: $147-$279
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SAN - CLE • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $303 (round-trip)
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Cheapest • Avg $329 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 6h 18m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from San Diego to Cleveland (SAN-CLE)

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

Tue, Aug 4 - Fri, Aug 7
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3:03 pm - 7:04 pm
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25h 01m
1 stop
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12:03 pm - 11:51 pm
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SAN
14h 48m
1 stop
$303Frontier
Fri, Jul 17 - Tue, Jul 21
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8:51 pm - 7:30 am
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CLE
7h 39m
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8:22 pm - 2:08 pm
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SAN
20h 46m
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$308Frontier
Wed, Aug 12 - Tue, Aug 25
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4:40 pm - 7:37 pm
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CLE
23h 57m
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6:40 am - 6:46 pm
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SAN
15h 06m
2 stops
$310Frontier
Wed, Jul 8 - Wed, Jul 15
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3:03 pm - 9:54 pm
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CLE
27h 51m
1 stop
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8:22 pm - 8:06 pm
CLE
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SAN
26h 44m
1 stop
$311Frontier
Wed, Jul 8 - Fri, Jul 17
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3:03 pm - 9:54 pm
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CLE
27h 51m
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9:43 pm - 8:06 pm
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SAN
25h 23m
1 stop
$312Frontier
Tue, Aug 25 - Wed, Aug 26
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3:50 pm - 5:11 am
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CLE
10h 21m
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5:56 pm - 11:46 pm
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SAN
8h 50m
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$313Alaska Airlines
Wed, Aug 26 - Mon, Aug 31
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9:37 am - 8:53 am
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CLE
20h 16m
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8:47 pm - 3:32 pm
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SAN
21h 45m
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$314Frontier
Tue, Aug 18 - Mon, Aug 31
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4:17 pm - 11:03 am
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CLE
15h 46m
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8:47 pm - 3:32 pm
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SAN
21h 45m
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$315Frontier
Wed, Jul 22 - Mon, Jul 27
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3:03 pm - 7:30 am
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CLE
13h 27m
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9:17 pm - 3:27 pm
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21h 10m
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$316Frontier
Tue, Aug 18 - Tue, Sep 1
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11:10 am - 9:40 pm
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CLE
7h 30m
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1:15 pm - 6:40 pm
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8h 25m
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$317Southwest
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Diego to Cleveland flights

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

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

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

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Cleveland?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Diego to Cleveland, 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 San Diego to Cleveland is August, where tickets cost $329 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $552 and $481 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Diego to Cleveland?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San Diego to Cleveland, 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 San Diego to Cleveland, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 21% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 4 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$115
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 22% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 2% lower on average.
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When to book flights from San Diego to Cleveland

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Diego to Cleveland 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 San Diego to Cleveland

  • How do I get from San Diego city center to San Diego International Airport?

    Simply take a City Bus to and from the Airport. The shuttle buses operate in Terminals 1 and 2, from 5am to midnight, every 15min on weekdays, and every half hour on weekends and public holidays.

  • Can I leave my car at San Diego International Airport (SAN)?

    Absolutely. The San Diego International Airport (SAN) offers several long-term parking options to its passengers. You can choose from Curbside Valet, Smart Parking Garage, Orange Lot, Red Lot, Brown Lot, and Blue Lot.

  • Are there any kid-friendly amenities at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE)?

    If you’re traveling with your kids, the airport offers play areas specifically for young kids including climbing structures at Gate A-10 in Concourse A and the Food Court in Concourse B. if you’re traveling with teens, they can browse using the airport’s free Wi-Fi as you await to proceed to your next destination.

  • What is the best way to get to downtown Cleveland from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE)?

    Downtown Cleveland is just a short distance from the airport and The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (RTA) offers various convenient transportation services for this route. You can choose from shuttle services, public transit, direct rail, rental cars and taxis to help with transportation. The CLE shuttle is the most convenient transportation option to get you from the airport to your destination. If you take a train, you’ll be in downtown Cleveland in less than 30min.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Diego to Cleveland?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Diego to Cleveland was $115 for a one-way ticket and $303 for a round-trip.

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

    No

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

    San Diego airport is called San Diego and the only airport in Cleveland is Cleveland Hopkins Intl.

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Diego to Cleveland?

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Diego to Cleveland are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $517 and an overall rating of 7.9, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $462 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Diego to Cleveland?

    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 San Diego to Cleveland.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cleveland from San Diego 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 San Diego to Cleveland?

    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 Cleveland with an airline and back to San Diego with another airline. Booking your flights between San Diego and CLE 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 San Diego to Cleveland?

    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 Cleveland from San Diego 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 San Diego to Cleveland

  • The San Diego International Airport (SAN) located in the northwestern part of downtown San Diego is the busiest in the area with approximately 20 million passengers every day. Some of the popular airlines operating at the airport include Alaska Airlines, Delta, Spirit Airlines, and JetBlue Airways among others. SAN has two terminals, each featuring two concourses and numerous gates for convenience purposes.
  • SAN currently boasts 3 lounges - the Airspace Lounge, the United Club, and the Delta Sky Club. The Aspire Lounge is open to all passengers departing from Terminal 2 irrespective of travel airline or class. Take a shower here and freshen up as you wait for your flight. They also offer a variety of dishes and beverages.
  • If you're a passenger with reduced mobility or suffer from another form of disability, SAN runs a “special assistance” program for such passengers. It’s free of charge and ensures you have a less stressful journey. Contact your airline at least 48h in advance to make a request for a wheelchair or any other special assistance throughout your journey.
  • Upon arrival at the Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE), you can opt to have something to eat as you rest after your journey. At Terminal 2, you will access multiple seafood joints, sushi, and salad places, not forgetting wine bars to wash down the delicacies. At Terminal 1, enjoy some custom-built burgers at The Counter or sample some of the numerous restaurants in the vicinity. You could also choose to have the wildly popular baby back ribs, classic sandwiches, and mesquite grilled chicken at Phil’s BBQ in Terminal 2.
  • If you’re traveling with your pet, Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) offers two pet relief areas for your convenience. The first one can be found at the Main Concourse between the Central and North Checkpoints. The second pet relief area can be found outside between the terminal entrance and the parking garage. The airport provides pet waste collection bags and a trash can for you to clean up after your pet.

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

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Diego to Cleveland. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4235 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.0Food
8.6Crew
8.0Comfort
7.5Entertainment
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Was fine, delayed and feels like southwest is always late

6.0 GoodAnonymous, Jun 2026
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Was fine, delayed and feels like southwest is always late

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.

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.

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

Checkin was good, fllight ws good. Onlly complaint is lack of foot on 6 hour flight from Seattle to Boston. Snacks were flimsy - chips and cookies. could have offered something more substantial for such a long flight. I know you can buy food in airport but for the price you pay for a ticket, they should step up for the passengers.

Long story short, it was one of the better flight experiences I've had in some time when compared with other airlines.

All the amenities was wonderful, if they could keep their prices that low. I'd fly with them all the time.

The WiFi was horrific. I fly delta often and love their (usually reliable and free) WiFi. On this flight it was intermittent and when it did connect was extremely slow. I couldn’t get any work done while I was on the flight which was extremely frustrating. I was also in the exit row seat where there is now immediate seat in front of you, so while the leg room was nice, I couldn’t even watch the TV when the internet wasn’t working. Finally, for the last 20 mins of the flight, the announcement indicator came on the TV screens and took them over, even though no announcement was being made. Really disappointed.

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!

Service was professional and quick. Premium economy seat was comfortable given the class

I'm a United 1K member and have ben for 10 years. The gate agent had no control over the boarding process and had us passengers queued for hours as delays were announced. On the plane, the overhead air nozzle was broken so col over was powering through on me and the passenger next to me. Not a great experience for a million miler on United. Feel free to contact me. Josh Smigel - DM426089

The staff was extremely helpful and friendly at all times! They went above and beyond to get us into an earlier flight in San Diego to make our connection in SFO possible, because our original flight did actually not make it! I did so much appreciate the UA team and how they made this possible. We also didn’t have seats together on the long flight to Singapore, but they found us seats together last moment with no additional cost! Nobody sat next to us, so that we were able to sleep! Thanks to UA for improving their service and Underpricer for booking this trip! Please be careful: 1,5 hrs for transfer in San Francisco might not be enough time in the future

Over 2.5 hour maintenance delay on first morning flight with no acknowledgement, compensation or even gesture of good will. Aircraft had overnighted at airport so issue should have been addressed prior to boarding. Over 3.5 hours before first slow and deliberate beverage service.

Horrifying Almost 2 million miles. Bring your own food and drink. One coffee or drink every three hours. Have to order meals on app more than 24 hours ahead Tiny and dirty bathrooms

Flight was delayed but more than 90 minutes. This caused me to miss my available windows for pick-up by a friend. I had to pay $125 for an uber back home from the airport which was an added expense that I had not budgeted for my trip. Staff was friendly.

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

My service dog and I were asked to deplane just before they closed the door - clearly very last minute they couldn’t find the documentation that I have filled out many many times before that is for flying service animals. I purposely purchase 3seats (a whole row) since he is large and not all passengers want to sit next to a dog on a cross country flight. The plane departed with my husband on it!!! They made me fill out a hard copy of the same form and had to reschedule me on a later flight where they could find 3 seats together!! I’ve done this so many times before - clearly the error was on their part in a technology glitch - but really people - do better!! Very traumatic - and my husband had to wait for us when he landed ….so bad. Poor pup was confused and tired.

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

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

Another uncoordinated American experience. Always surprises me at DFW for them of all places. Have to take this flight as there are no other good time options. We knew from the start that something was wrong, but the pilot wouldn't tell us. I just watched my Kayak app grow the delay by 10 minutes as it went to 3.5 hours. They were uncoordinated with maintenance (as maintenance, when finally arriving, knew within 15 minutes the plane wasn't going. No 'sorry' or 'this is what is going on' comment. The pilot seemed unfazed / didn't care about the process we were going through.

The gate experience at LAX was abysmal (same for the arrival experience two days prior). Despite the LAX -> SAT schedule of two flights daily, our departure gate was at a smaller hub that we had to be bussed to from Terminal 4. Fortunately, I arrived at LAX extra early and had time to spare, but if I had not known, I might have missed my flight. I looked at the LAX airport map in the AA app and there was no indication of the additional boarding process. Lastly the gate area we were bussed to was crowded with limited food and beverage options. On flight, the fight attendant was hospitable and attentive, the flight was smooth, and AA's free (and working) wifi for AA members were all on the positive side.

Our flight from JFK to Madrid was delayed. We had to go from one side of the Madrid airport (Terminal 4s to the far end of terminal 4 - Gate K98) to our gate in less than 30 minutes. Put passport control and security/baggage check and that’s very hard unless you’re Usain Bolt. I called Iberia Airlines and the telephone customer service told me that I was going to have to pay to re-book. Luckily the help desk in the airport (who was dealing with dozens of people from the same JFK-Madrid flight) did not charge us extra to reschedule to a flight 8 hours later. They also gave us a voucher for breakfast and lunch. Glad the actual person at the airport had some actual sense.

Take-off delayed an hour because of a missing flight officer, so,arrived in Charlotte lates causing many passengers to miss connections. Otherwise a very good flight, safe and comfortable, with an excellent professional crew.

The flight from LA to Chicago was smooth and service was very good overall.

Ontario airport boarding was very easy to park and access, is clean and TSA took 10 minutes total. Check-in was a breeze and cruise was very nice.

Fine. Nothing to write home about. The plane left on time, and arrived on time.

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

Boarding gate at LAX was too crowded—two gates next to one another

On time departure and early arrival. Flight attendant very nice.

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

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.

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

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.

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