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Cheapest round-trip
$217
Typical prices: $198-$337
Alaska Airlines
Tue 9/22Fri 9/25
SAN - RDU • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$123
Typical prices: $149-$236
Breeze Airways
Tue 7/28
SAN - RDU • Non-stop
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Cheapest • from $217 (round-trip)
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Cheapest • Avg $276 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 6h 05m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from San Diego to Raleigh (SAN-RDU)

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

Tue, Sep 22 - Fri, Sep 25
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10:07 am - 6:10 pm
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RDU
5h 03mnonstop
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5:50 pm - 8:09 pm
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5h 19mnonstop
$217Alaska Airlines
Thu, Aug 13 - Tue, Aug 18
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12:09 pm - 8:23 pm
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RDU
5h 14mnonstop
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9:40 am - 12:09 pm
RDU
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SAN
5h 29mnonstop
$218Breeze Airways
Wed, Aug 19 - Wed, Aug 26
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6:25 am - 7:09 pm
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RDU
9h 44m
1 stop
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5:50 pm - 8:09 pm
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SAN
5h 19mnonstop
$219Multiple Airlines
Thu, Sep 10 - Sun, Sep 13
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12:37 pm - 8:32 pm
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RDU
4h 55mnonstop
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12:48 pm - 11:59 pm
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14h 11m
1 stop
$222Multiple Airlines
Thu, Aug 13 - Tue, Aug 18
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12:09 pm - 8:23 pm
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RDU
5h 14mnonstop
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9:40 am - 12:09 pm
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SAN
5h 29mnonstop
$223Breeze Airways
Thu, Jul 30 - Thu, Aug 6
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6:25 am - 11:31 am
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26h 06m
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7:08 pm - 9:26 pm
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5h 18mnonstop
$224Multiple Airlines
Sat, Aug 15 - Sat, Aug 22
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10:10 am - 11:31 am
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22h 21m
1 stop
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5:50 pm - 8:09 pm
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5h 19mnonstop
$225Multiple Airlines
Thu, Aug 6 - Sat, Aug 8
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12:09 pm - 8:23 pm
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5h 14mnonstop
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7:08 pm - 9:26 pm
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5h 18mnonstop
$226Multiple Airlines
Thu, Aug 6 - Sat, Aug 8
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12:09 pm - 8:23 pm
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5h 14mnonstop
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1:36 pm - 7:00 pm
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8h 24m
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$227Multiple Airlines
Thu, Aug 13 - Wed, Aug 19
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12:09 pm - 8:23 pm
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5h 14mnonstop
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5:50 pm - 8:09 pm
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Diego to Raleigh flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Diego to Raleigh 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 Raleigh?

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 Raleigh departing in September.

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

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

For San Diego to Raleigh, Saturday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Monday is the most expensive. Flying from Raleigh back to San Diego, the best deals are generally found on Tuesday, with Friday being the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Diego to Raleigh, 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 Raleigh is September, where tickets cost $251 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $403 and $381 respectively.

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

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 $311 on average.

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

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

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Expert advice for your flight from San Diego to Raleigh

 
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Low seasonJanuary
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Best time to beat the crowds with an average 17% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 6% increase in price.
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When to book flights from San Diego to Raleigh

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

  • What guidelines do the leading airlines have for moving animals between Raleigh and San Diego?

    Major airlines including Delta, United, and jetBlue have put in place pet-friendly regulations for flights from San Diego to Raleigh. As long as no one animal weighs more than 40 lbs, these airlines permit passengers to carry minor domesticated animals on board, including pets such as dogs or cats.

  • Which of the potential flight routes between San Diego and Raleigh offers the best value?

    To access more affordable ticket options, customers should consider selecting connecting flights rather than nonstop flights when making their San Diego to Raleigh flight reservation. When compared to nonstop flights, innonstop flights generally offer lower ticket prices. Indirect flight options include American Airlines with layovers in Dallas, Delta Airlines with a layover in Atlanta, or United Airlines with a layover in Chicago.

  • Which airline has the friendliest baggage policies for flights from Raleigh to San Diego?

    If you plan to bring a lot of bags on your flight from San Diego to Raleigh, it is recommended that you pick an airline with a more flexible carry-on luggage policy. Air Canada, Frontier carriers, and jetBlue have the best accommodating rules regarding carry-on baggage restrictions of all the carriers that operate on this route.

  • How can I get to the San Diego International Airport from San Diego's city center?

    The San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) operates bus routes that connect the city center with the airport. You can take Route 992, which provides direct service between Downtown San Diego and the airport. The bus stops at several locations, including the Santa Fe Depot, Broadway, and Harbor Drive and takes approximately 15-30 minutes.

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Diego to Raleigh was $123 for a one-way ticket and $217 for a round-trip.

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

    A passport is not required to fly from San Diego to Raleigh.

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

    On your way to Raleigh, you’ll fly out from San Diego. You’ll be landing at Raleigh-Durham.

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

    Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, and JetBlue offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Diego to Raleigh flight route.

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

    The Airbus A220-300 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Diego to Raleigh flight route.

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

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

  • On which days can I fly direct from San Diego to Raleigh?

    There are nonstop flights from San Diego to Raleigh on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Diego to Raleigh, Breeze Airways or Alaska Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Diego to Raleigh are Breeze Airways and Alaska Airlines. With an average price for the route of $287 and an overall rating of 8.2, Breeze Airways is the most popular choice. Alaska Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $336 and an overall rating of 7.9.

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

    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 Raleigh.

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

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

    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 Raleigh with an airline and back to San Diego with another airline. Booking your flights between San Diego and RDU 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 Raleigh?

    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 Raleigh 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 Raleigh

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $146 or less one-way and $217 or less round-trip.
  • Most travelers who fly from San Diego to Raleigh opt to land at Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) as opposed to other nearby airports. The main reason for this preference is the fact that Raleigh, being the capital city of North Carolina, hosts a significant number of corporate headquarters.
  • Parents flying with young ones from San Diego to Raleigh have the opportunity to enhance their flight experience by choosing Frontier, United Airways, or JetBlue. These airlines offer complimentary Wi-Fi services on board. With access to internet amenities during the flight, children can enjoy their favorite musical selections, watch TV episodes, or even enjoy cartoon networks. This feature assures an enjoyable travel experience for young ones.
  • If passengers decide to fly from San Diego to Raleigh with Frontier Airlines, American Airlines, or Alaska Airlines, regardless of whether they choose business or economy class, there is a chance to upgrade to the first-class cabin at a reduced cost. These airlines are well-known carriers that offer passengers the option to upgrade to first class during the check-in process, subject to availability.
  • The vast majority of travelers prefer flying out of San Diego International Airport (SAN) over other nearby airports when flying from San Diego to Raleigh. This preference is brought about by the fact that SAN Airport serves as a major hub for a number of airlines, including those that operate flights between SAN and RDU, such as Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Airlines, and United Airlines. There is a larger chance of finding inexpensive tickets on this flight route due to competitive pricing.
  • As soon as you land at RDU Airport, you can choose your preferred means of transportation to travel and explore Raleigh's neighboring cities, such as Garner, Cary, and Apex. To go from RDU airport to these locations, you have the option of taking a bus, hiring a car, or taking a ride in a taxi.

Prefer to fly direct from San Diego to Raleigh?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from San Diego to Raleigh-Durham.
Find which airlines fly direct from San Diego Airport to Raleigh-Durham Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

San Diego to Raleigh-Durham

Monday

Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines,Breeze Airways

Alaska Airlines,Breeze Airways

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines

Thursday

Alaska Airlines,Breeze Airways

Alaska Airlines,Breeze Airways

Friday

Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines

Saturday

Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines

Sunday

Alaska Airlines,Breeze Airways

Alaska Airlines,Breeze Airways

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Direct returns

Raleigh-Durham to San Diego

Monday

Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines,Breeze Airways

Alaska Airlines,Breeze Airways

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines

Thursday

Alaska Airlines,Breeze Airways

Alaska Airlines,Breeze Airways

Friday

Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines

Saturday

Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines

Sunday

Alaska Airlines,Breeze Airways

Alaska Airlines,Breeze Airways

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

 
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Breeze AirwaysOverall score based on 296 reviews
8.8Crew
8.2Comfort
6.7Entertainment
8.4Boarding
6.7Food
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Lost my luggage and terrible experience with customer service trying to track it down

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Feb 2026
PWM - RDU
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Lost my luggage and terrible experience with customer service trying to track it down

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.

Breeze was good but the sandiego airport had traffic and waiting 1 hour in the plane till take off

The return flight was soooooo much colder than the departure flight to Connecticut! I appreciated the layover because I didn't have to change planes. The staff and the service were the best! Everyone was so professional and accommodating. Having internet was great, but for the movies the flight offers through the app could be updated. THANKS EVERYONE! I fly BREEZE every opportunity I can get.

I was surprised at how wonderful it was. The aircraft was clean. The crew was warm and welcoming and as a result the passengers were friendly. One warning the only free thing was water. I kind of liked picking wet hat I was willing to pay for and what I was willing to skip.

The flight wasn’t big on frills, which is fine with me. I flew into Islip MacArthur Airport, which saved me from having to go through LaGuardia to visit friends on Long Island. It was inexpensive and super convenient!

Really appreciate the great crew and pilot for keeping us informed about everything going on, updates, etc. It's so reassuring just to know (for example) why there might be a delay, etc. I'm very satisfied with the excellent service.

This was my first time flying Breeze. The plane was one of the nicer planes I have been on. The flight attendants were friendly and helpful. I will fly them again.

Easy boarding and great communication, smooth flight- all was great!

Food and entertainment were non-applicable here Flight and boarding were great

There were 5 delays IN TOTAL there and back. And we got a $12 food voucher, RIDICULOUS. Will never fly Alaska again!

Orderly boarding; engaged, attentive and detailed flight crew. Late out of the gate but time recovered during flight; super landing and deplaning.

My flight was several times rescheduled and then finally canceled.

Short trip, was nice to have a drink on the short flight still.

Flight got delayed like 5 times, then they put and ada passenger in the back of the plane.

Flight delayed no communication. The gate was changed so many times.

6 hour flight, just crackers and drinks. No WiFi, no tv, and tight seats. Just like every other airline.

I payed for a window seat and was assigned the middle seat. The window seat just so happened to be open. Which made the ride alot more comfortable. I think I should get what I pay for without having to buy extra fight protection. If I pay for it first that should be the end of that seats history because it's now spoken for. That alone might make me think twice about using this again

They lost our bag and it took them days to find it. Terrible communication and lots of lies about where it was. Their system hasn’t merged with Hawaiian yet they route people on shared flights with Hawaiian, creating an administrative nightmare.

I was forced to gate check my bag and pick it up at baggage because I was in group 7 and was told there was no room. When I boarded the plane, there were SO many open spaces for luggage. Then I had to wait an extra 40 min to get my bag once I landed.

Great job Southwest! My family doesn't fly often but we felt safe the whole time.

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

The charges were ridiculous for an hour flight and the turbulence was very scary.

The seats are now more narrow. I paid for front row the seats in the front are even more narrow than before.

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.

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

southwest just starting charging for luggage. hadnt realized it until it was too late. now out $70 when i couldve bought a carry on if i wouldve known. free bags was one of the only reasons i chose southwest over another airline (the other being no assigned seats, which is apparently also being changed). stupid business decision. wont be flying southwest anymore.

No trays in our seats, we sat in first row, purchased a business class fare. Had to hold our drinks and snack in our hands. No plugs for our cell phones. Had to pay for it a drink cocktail each. Seats so uncomfortable.

The price of the tickets isn't matching the flight experience. No matter how long the flight is, you're only getting pretzels. The flight attendants looked unkept and over it.

I liked the boarding by group and numbers. I didn't like my inability to guarantee our seats together. I didn't like the $8/flight for Internet, but I did appreciate the inflight movie options on their app. I didn't like that there were no charging stations on the seats during either of our flights. One flight was over 3 hours.

I thought the service was very nice and pleasant. There were no hiccups and no issues so overall a good experience.

Could not get my connecting flight boarding pass until four hrs before departure! Ver annoying especially since the staff could not explain why!

Smooth boarding, pleasant and professional lady checking us in. Crew service was excellent, again pleasant, but professional. Nice touch-down on landing! Thank you Delta. 💗

Very smooth, on-time, and pleasantly uneventful flight. The team at the gate and on board were professional and genuinely courteous. The pilot kept us well updated throughout, and both takeoff and landing were steady and enjoyable without any drama. Just a good, solid flight. Thank you! 💗

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.

Great experience on Delta. Staff from baggage check to flight attendants were very courteous and professional. My only issue was a personal preference for pretzels instead of the chips and cookies that were offered.

My husband upgraded our seats and I don't know if it was due to the type of planet was or if they didn't upgrade our seats. We were supposed to be in I believe comfort seats and they were just as tight as any other seat- no leg room and we are very tall people but at least it wasn't extremely cold. My husband did put in a complaint about our seating because he paid extra and if we would have known that the space and the tightness would have been the same, we just would have gotten the emergency row emergency row seats that we normally get. We love Delta but both our flights coming home we're not good. Oh I forgot to mention that on our flight to Hawaii our luggage wheels got broke and we had to purse new luggage on vacation then we never had this problem so we didn't know protocol and reported it after we got home only for them to tell is we only had 24hrs to report the damage. Not sure what was going on with Delta this vacation trip.

Great service. Flight was delayed while we sat on the runway for a couple of hours. Weather related. Staff made is very bearable. The steward servicing the first class cabin was exceptional. Thank you! 💗

Customer service at the gate in the flight was exceptional. On time. Aircraft and seat was decent. Thanks Delta. 💗

Canceled last minute. Also canceled another flight that my brother was supposed to be on. Delta is horrible now. Never flying them again.

Overall a good experience, however Wifi was not working on the flight.

Flight was on-time, boarding was flawless and the crew was friendly.

My flight from LGA was cancelled and my rebooked flight from JFK was delayed numerous times. I will now be getting home after 2am.

It would have been nice if American tried to care.

We arrived 25 minutes early only to be told our gate was occupied and so we sat for close to 30 minutes to pull into a gate. That’s not an early arrival!

The seat was so hard my tailbone was aching The crew was kind of a b**** because I made a joke that I didn't care if they close the door I total c*** when she was trying to f****** act like she was mad at me because I said that The flight was bumpy. Sure you didnt have control over that.

Terrible. Cancelled my original flight. It made getting a boarding pass difficult. The AA employee (in a loud voice, so everyone around could hear) griped at me for not getting a boarding pass 24 hours before. I asked how I was supposed to do that when I had no idea what flight I was going to be on. She said (loudly), “Talk to AA customer service, not me!” I could certainly tell serving customers was not important to her. Our new flight was set to a completely different city. We had to change our rental car, and the price went way up. It took 2-1/2 hours to get checked in. By then our new flight had left. We ended up on stand by and had to split up the family to get to our destination. It cost us the whole first day of the trip. AA needs to employ people who actually care about doing a good job. I suppose those people are getting harder to find, but atleast try.

Cramped seats. FAA should make airlines have more legroom, for even short people complain

There were five broken seats on the plane. The crew was very rude in telling people they had to get off the plane and get a flight the next day. No call for volunteers, but telling people they had to get off. One woman was flying with her elderly mother and daughter and was told she had to leave or all three had to leave. Fortunately, a volunteer offered to stay. The situation was handled poorly.

The flight was great, and I have never ridden in first class previously so I don't have any practical knowledge of the norm. The flight out to DFW was delayed and I sat in economy which was as expected, not nearly as spoiled as I was in first class which had more general room but that is par for the course. I have no complaints and will wait until I fly American again before I can make a valid improvement. I will fly American again in the future.

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