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$74 Find Cheap Flights from San Diego to Pittsburgh

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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$209
Overall average: $367
Frontier
Fri 2/20Mon 2/23
SAN - PIT • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$537
Southwest
Thu 6/18Mon 6/22
SAN - PIT • Non-stop
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Security lines at SAN are manageable even at peak.
The 28X Airport Flyer bus is budget-friendly to downtown.
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Cheapest • from $209 (round-trip)
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Cheap Flights from San Diego to Pittsburgh (SAN-PIT)

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

Fri, Feb 20 - Mon, Feb 23
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6:25 am - 3:59 pm
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6h 34m
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4:14 pm - 12:08 am
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10h 54m
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$209Frontier
Thu, Feb 19 - Fri, Feb 27
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11:59 am - 3:59 pm
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PIT
25h 00m
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4:14 pm - 12:08 am
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10h 54m
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$211Frontier
Mon, May 4 - Fri, May 8
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8:30 pm - 10:47 am
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11h 17m
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9:35 am - 11:48 am
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5h 13mnonstop
$245Multiple Airlines
Thu, Feb 19 - Fri, Feb 27
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6:36 pm - 11:14 pm
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PIT
25h 38m
1 stop
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4:29 pm - 12:08 am
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34h 39m
2 stops
$247Multiple Airlines
Tue, Mar 24 - Wed, Mar 25
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10:15 pm - 9:35 am
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8h 20m
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5:48 pm - 10:40 pm
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7h 52m
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$253United Airlines
Wed, Apr 22 - Sat, Apr 25
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10:46 pm - 10:13 am
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8h 27m
1 stop
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6:35 am - 1:14 pm
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9h 39m
1 stop
$257American Airlines
Sat, Mar 14 - Mon, Mar 16
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10:30 pm - 9:41 am
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8h 11m
1 stop
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3:00 pm - 8:45 pm
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8h 45m
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$261United Airlines
Tue, Mar 31 - Tue, Apr 7
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6:20 am - 4:51 pm
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7h 31m
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2:09 pm - 8:12 pm
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9h 03m
2 stops
$262United Airlines
Fri, Mar 13 - Mon, Mar 16
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10:15 pm - 9:26 am
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8h 11m
1 stop
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3:00 pm - 8:45 pm
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8h 45m
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$265United Airlines
Fri, Apr 17 - Sat, Apr 25
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9:45 pm - 9:03 am
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8h 18m
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6:30 am - 10:48 am
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7h 18m
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$277Delta
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Diego to Pittsburgh flights

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

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

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

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Pittsburgh on a Wednesday and more expensive on a Saturday. On your return trip to San Diego, you should consider flying back on a Friday, and avoid Saturdays for better deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Diego to Pittsburgh, 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 Pittsburgh is May, where tickets cost $276 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $450 and $407 respectively.

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

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.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $302 on average.

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

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 Pittsburgh, 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 Pittsburgh, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 46% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from San Diego to Pittsburgh

 
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Brandon Schultz is an award-winning food and travel writer based in New York City. His work has appeared in Forbes, AAA, Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, and The Daily Meal, among many others, and he is the author of 6 books, including 3 cookbooks.

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

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$74
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 28% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 21% lower on average.
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FAQs for booking flights from San Diego to Pittsburgh

  • How do I get to Pittsburgh city center from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)?

    The cheapest option to get to Pittsburg city center from the airport is by bus. You can board a direct bus that departs from the lower level of the airport to the city center. Other quick but slightly expensive options include taxis, ridesharing, and car rentals.

  • Does San Diego International Airport (SAN) have baby care facilities?

    Breastfeeding moms have access to lactation rooms equipped with comfy seating, handwashing stations, artwork, an outlet, and a child seat. They are all located airside in Terminals 1 and 2. Breastfeed your young ones and change their diapers comfortably before getting on your next flight.

  • Can I access free Wi-Fi at San Diego International Airport (SAN)?

    You can access free Wi-Fi at the airport for two-hour sessions. This is possible by connecting to "#SANfreewifi" network. You can log in once again to start another session once your free session is over. Restart your free session after watching a commercial. You do this trick over and over.

  • Does San Diego International Airport (SAN) have luggage assistance?

    Baggage carts at SAN airport come in handy if you need help with your luggage. They are available in the parking lots and Terminals, close to the baggage claim area. International passengers arriving at the airport for customs clearing can access these carts for free. Other passengers have to pay a fee of $5 per cart.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Diego to Pittsburgh was $74 for a one-way ticket and $209 for a round-trip.

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

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

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

    San Diego airport is called San Diego and the only airport in Pittsburgh is Pittsburgh.

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

    Only American Airlines offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Diego to Pittsburgh flight route.

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

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

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Diego to Pittsburgh, Breeze Airways or Southwest?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Diego to Pittsburgh are Breeze Airways and Southwest. With an average price for the route of $248 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 $370 and an overall rating of 8.0.

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

    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 Pittsburgh.

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

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

    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 Pittsburgh with an airline and back to San Diego with another airline. Booking your flights between San Diego and PIT 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 Pittsburgh?

    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 Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh

  • Bus Line 992 offers an affordable transportation option from San Diego city center to San Diego International Airport (SAN). If you’re getting late for your flight, you can opt for a taxi or ridesharing, which are slightly expensive options. You can board the bus two hours before your flight to avoid last minute inconveniences.
  • Take some time to relax before your flight at one of the lounges or spas as you wait for your flight. The Aspire Lounge welcomes everyone irrespective of the airline or travel class. Other great lounges at the airport include Delta Sky Club and United Club. San Diego International Airport has two spa locations at Terminal 2 for beauty and relaxation services.
  • SAN is a pet-friendly airport with environmentally friendly and convenient pet relief areas. The airport has seven pet relief areas equipped with pet waste bags, artificial turf, and a mini fire hydrant to promote participation. These sections are located throughout the airport, pre-security, and post-security.
  • Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) is perfectly equipped to meet the needs of passengers with mobility issues or any disability. You are guaranteed access to reserved parking spaces, accessible restrooms, wheelchair and porter service, and public telephones for passengers with hearing impairment. We advise you to state your needs when making reservations with your airline for availability and to avoid last minute inconveniences.
  • Multiple food outlets within San Diego International Airport (SAN) operate with varying operation times. The two main options open 24/7 are Einstein Bros. Bagels inside Terminal 2 and Ryan Bro's Coffee inside Terminal 1. Vending machines that dispense drinks are available in various parts of the airport if you want some cold refreshing drink before your flight.

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

 
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Breeze AirwaysOverall score based on 263 reviews
8.7Crew
6.7Food
6.6Entertainment
8.2Comfort
8.3Boarding
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10 hour delay with minimal updates. Couldn’t leave terminal and then ended up on redeye with a dirty broken plane. It is literally impossible to reach customer service via gate agent, app, phone, text or email.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Jan 2026
PHX - BDL
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10 hour delay with minimal updates. Couldn’t leave terminal and then ended up on redeye with a dirty broken plane. It is literally impossible to reach customer service via gate agent, app, phone, text or email.

I thought that I had pre-purchased carry-on luggage and was surprised when I tried to check in that I did not have it.

Flight departure was 90 min delayed, and the boarding experience was confused, stressful, and generally poor. Additionally, the wifi on the plane was malfunctioning for all but the final 15 min of the flight into ILM.

Great experience and In love flying in and out of Provo airport

You get what you pay for. It’s like a bus but flying. No frills, no snacks. Leg room was fine, boarding was good.

Overall good. Plenty of legroom and fairly comfortable seats. No issues with capacity and the overhead been even though most people brought several carry-ons on. I don’t think Breeze really enforces the pay for a carry-on rule.

Surprised at how much I enjoyed Breeze. Paid for the Nicer upgrade which made it closer in price to a flag ship carrier but with more comfortable seats and much more leg room. Crew was polite and since we brought our food no loss there. Would make the point that the ‘have to pay for a carry-on is BS’. Most people did not and had several. Still was plenty of room in the overheads.

Comfortable seating, adequate space available, nice to have USB port, polite crew.

My experience is typically great with Breeze. This trip wasn’t any different.

This was my first experience with Breeze. The plane was cleaner and more comfortable than any other I've experienced. The process of boarding was streamlined. We boarded early and arrived at our destination 45 minutes early. The only hiccup was my ticket was rejected by TSA PreCheck and I got sent to the back of a very long line at Fort Myers. I entered my information when I bought my ticket, but it apparently didn't connect to my permanent profile. I'll correct that for next time. I was expecting an Allegiant experience, but Breeze was much more upscale. I really, really enjoyed it.

Great flight but super high price. Glad it was a business trip and not personal

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

We got exit row seats both flights. Everything was running on time

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.

Delta’s staff is unmatched. From the gate agents, to the pilots, to the flight attendants… all top of the industry.

The flight was delayed for about 2 hrs. Other than it, it was good.

I am extremely disappointed that delta internal pilot manuals now refer to the Gulf of Mexico as the “gulf of America”. You can bow down to the Orange turd on your own. I will never fly delta again

I noticed that the planes seem to be outdated. There was no entertainment per se. Also, the waiting area did not have any working electrical outlets

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.

The flight used a B767 with a very old interior from before 2014. The entertainment system did not work at all during the flight despite attempts to reset the system. It was like they flew this route just to be competitive.

Delayed flight (1hour) plus a long layover after an overnight flight with no backup plane available.

Flight delayed for two and half hours and then canceled altogether due to mechanical issues. No mechanic onsite to fix so had to send one from LAX.

The food was terrible this time. Otherwise pleasant, quiet, on-time.

It was a pretty standard flight... until the almost hour and a half spent on the taxi way. I get that the weather has been poor but the delay had nothing to do with the weather and more to do with a plane with several issues tying up the gate. I get that that happens from time to time but this has been EVERY flight I've been on for the past 5 years and I fly 3 to 5 times a year. This isn't just United... it's American, it's Delta. It's an issue with the entire industry. I work for UPS and packages on a cargo plane get better service than people do these days. Anymore I HATE flying.

The flight crew where really good. Better then the crew from BNE to SFO

left on time, reasonable boarding process arrived early luggage came out quickly

I’m so sorry, I can’t remember her name, I believe it was Dimpti. She was stellar, also a mature Asian flight attendant, lots of flowers in her hair, just as amazing! But literally the crew was AWESOME . Only downside is there weren’t any charging outlets. Maybe I needed to ask a flight attendant , but it would’ve been nice to have one easily accessible.

I boarded flight UA#1318 at Sacramento International Airport going back to Houston TX. The flight was scheduled at 5:10am. I was able to check in virtually using the United Airlines app. When I entered the airport, there was no one outside assisting with checked bags as it was for Delta Airlines. Immediately upon entering, there was a LONG, EXTREMELY LONG line to the kiosks to get boarding passes. I stand in line to get boarding passes then had to move to ANOTHER EXTREMELY LONG line to get my bags checked in. While standing in this line, we noticed an agent taking customers to 3 at a time to her station to check their bags in. Lucky for me, she called me back, checked my bags for me and I was on my way. I then encountered another long line at the TSA check and to avoid I ending up having to sign up for CLEAR to bypass it. So glad, I did.,...Both of my flights were great with no issues, butthe check in progress at Bush Airport was so much smoother. Check-in at SMF airport needs to be anaylzed and corrected. Do better United, I know you can....thanks

Pushed back only to get deplaned due to a tire damaged by ground crew. They did at least go pretty fast. The bathrooms should be banned under the Geneva convention. No room to even sit straight on the toilet. The under-seat entertainment units block what little leg room there is.

United airlines has the best customer experience from booking to arrival. I always fly United airlines. The mileage program is excellent

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

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?

The attendants were kind and helpful. A sugar-free drink would have been very welcome.

The entertainment options were at best, fair. It was exactly the same as my outbound flight. It would have been more entertaining if there were some series from Apple TV, HBO, Showtime or other carriers for me to catch up with.

The seat cushions were very worn so they were extremely uncomfortable.

Crew were all friendly and helpful. It was a short flight so just a beverage service with a cookie. After we were boarded the plane took about 45 minutes to leave the gate but it was New Year’s Eve so not shocking there was some delay. Overall good experience and very grateful.

Flight was on time is the only good thing. Person loading the plane called 1-6 to board at the same time, made it chaotic. Plane was too small for even putting backpacks in overhead. Seat for normal sized people were too small. The WIFI didn't work. When we landed had to wait because not enough ground crew.

the trip to madrid was uncomfortable with my legs touching the seat in front of me

The Phildalphia to Allentown portion was a BUS, not a plane. All was as expected.

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.

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