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Cheapest round-trip
$141
Typical prices: $272-$157
Southwest
Tue 5/19Sat 5/23
SAN - SMF • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$143
Typical prices: $277-$167
Southwest
Wed 5/20Wed 5/20
SAN - SMF • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from San Diego to Sacramento (SAN-SMF)

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

Tue, May 19 - Sat, May 23
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1:25 pm - 7:10 pm
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SMF
5h 45m
1 stop
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1:55 pm - 3:25 pm
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1h 30mnonstop
$141Southwest
Wed, May 20 - Wed, May 20
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1:00 pm - 2:45 pm
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1h 45mnonstop
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8:30 pm - 10:00 pm
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1h 30mnonstop
$143Southwest
Tue, May 12 - Mon, May 18
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5:45 pm - 7:30 pm
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1h 45mnonstop
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8:05 pm - 9:35 pm
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1h 30mnonstop
$145Southwest
Wed, May 20 - Thu, May 21
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1:25 pm - 7:10 pm
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5h 45m
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6:30 am - 8:00 am
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1h 30mnonstop
$147Southwest
Wed, May 13 - Sat, May 16
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9:59 pm - 4:19 pm
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18h 20m
1 stop
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5:14 pm - 9:04 pm
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3h 50m
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$151Frontier
Tue, May 19 - Tue, May 26
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1:25 pm - 7:10 pm
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5h 45m
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8:30 pm - 10:00 pm
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1h 30mnonstop
$153Southwest
Fri, May 29 - Tue, Jun 2
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6:27 pm - 11:59 pm
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5h 32m
1 stop
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6:00 am - 9:59 am
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3h 59m
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$154United Airlines
Tue, May 12 - Mon, May 18
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1:25 pm - 7:10 pm
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5h 45m
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7:00 pm - 8:35 pm
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1h 35mnonstop
$155Southwest
Sat, May 30 - Wed, Jun 3
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3:00 pm - 8:35 pm
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5h 35m
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2:30 pm - 7:55 pm
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5h 25m
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$156Southwest
Tue, May 19 - Thu, May 28
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6:15 am - 10:39 am
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4h 24m
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6:59 pm - 11:43 pm
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$157Delta
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Diego to Sacramento flights

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

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 Sacramento departing in May.

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

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

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Diego to Sacramento, 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 Sacramento is October, where tickets cost $165 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $257 and $247 respectively.

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

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 $222 on average.

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

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 Sacramento, 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 Sacramento, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 57% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 15 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$75
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 17% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 7% lower on average.
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When to book flights from San Diego to Sacramento

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

  • What accessible services are available at Sacramento International Airport?

    SMF is an ADA-compliant airport. The airport has provided services for special needs passengers, including TDD telephones, visual paging, and closed captioning for the hearing impaired. The visually impaired passengers get braille signage, Aira, and tactile guide paths to get them safely through the airport. Passengers with limited mobility have elevators, ramps, and accessible toilets in all terminals. Wheelchair assistance is provided by airline personnel, and service animals are welcome at SMF.

  • Are dogs allowed to travel through San Diego International Airport?

    Yes. Pets and service animals are welcome to travel through SAN. However, as per TSA’s guidelines, pets should remain within their carriers when traveling through SAN. The only exception is when walking through security or using the relief areas. There are a total of seven pet relief areas in SAN. Six are located outside the terminal building, and the last one is indoors, airside, in Terminal 2.

  • What are the most eco-friendly airlines flying from San Diego to Sacramento?

    Around 450 kg of carbon is emitted per passenger on flights from San Diego to Sacramento. However, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and Spirit Airlines offer more eco-friendlier flights. Their flights from SAN to SMF emit 69%, 67%, and 64% less carbon per passenger, respectively. Moreover, they offer nonstop flights from San Diego to Sacramento.

  • What are the transport options from Sacramento International Airport?

    The bus is the first option. Yolobus routes 42 A and B provide services between SMF and downtown, West Sacramento, and Davis. Route A travels clockwise and route B travels counterclockwise. Shuttles are also available at SMF; SuperShuttle offers door-to-door services between SMF and the surrounding regions. Car rentals are another option; you can get rental cars from the car rental terminal. Avis, Budget, Alamo, Enterprise, Hertz, and Thrifty are some of the companies at SMF. You can also get taxis from the airport, which are available curbside at the ground transportation area.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Diego to Sacramento was $75 for a one-way ticket and $141 for a round-trip.

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

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

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

    When flying out of San Diego you will be using San Diego. You will be landing at Sacramento, also known as Sacramento Intl.

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

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Diego to Sacramento flight route: Alaska Airlines, JetBlue, Delta, Air Canada, Hawaiian Airlines, and American Airlines.

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

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

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

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between San Diego and Sacramento.

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Diego to Sacramento, Southwest or Alaska Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Diego to Sacramento are Southwest and Alaska Airlines. With an average price for the route of $213 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Alaska Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $213 and an overall rating of 7.9.

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

    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 Sacramento.

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

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

    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 Sacramento with an airline and back to San Diego with another airline. Booking your flights between San Diego and SMF 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 Sacramento?

    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 Sacramento 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 Sacramento

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $168 or less one-way and $183 or less round-trip.
  • If you need some cash as soon as you land at Sacramento International Airport (SMF), you can get some from the Bank of America ATMs in Terminals A and B.
  • Calm some nerves before your flight at the Be Relax Spa at San Diego International Airport (SAN). Be Relax Spa offers manicures, pedicures, facials, and foot and body massages at their two locations around Gates 26 and 36 in Terminal 2.
  • For those looking to enjoy a premium meal or drink before their flight, United Airlines and Delta have premium lounges at SAN. United Club is in Terminal 1 and Delta Sky Club is in Terminal 2. Both lounges require a fee and flight ticket for access.
  • You can stock up on essentials before your flight to Sacramento at the duty-free shops at SAN. Duty Free America has a store in Terminal 2 between Gates 20 and 21.
  • SMF is a massive airport consisting of two terminals, A and B, and a combined 32 gates. For easy navigation through the airport, SMF has an interterminal shuttle that runs between Terminals A and B every 10min. You can board this shuttle at the transportation curbs outside each terminal.

Prefer to fly direct from San Diego to Sacramento?

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

Direct departures

San Diego to Sacramento Intl

Monday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Thursday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Friday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Saturday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Sunday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

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Direct returns

Sacramento Intl to San Diego

Monday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Thursday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Friday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Saturday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Sunday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

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

 
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4327 reviews
7.5Entertainment
8.0Comfort
7.0Food
8.1Boarding
8.6Crew
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This leg was much better, but we did have to have a 3 hour lay o er after coming from a very exhausting hiccup with our flight from BNA to Den

8.0 ExcellentCheryl, Apr 2026
DEN - SBA
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This leg was much better, but we did have to have a 3 hour lay o er after coming from a very exhausting hiccup with our flight from BNA to Den

The Air hostess were very rude on my flight from Houston to Austin . Their regular communication itself felt a they are shouting at people.

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.

No food or entertainment, just a quick 40 minute flight. A little bumpy due to Santa Ana winds but pilot has no control over that. Good flight and landing!

Good but I prefer choose your own seat. With the new assigned seats they should board from the back I see no advantage to this new boarding. Just like every other airline

Mediocre. Boarding is now unpleasant. The employees, once friendly and nice, are now regularly speaking sternly to passengers, badgering them to do things right so they can take off on time and gate check bags because they don't have enough overhead bin space. The pretzel snack was crushed flat and broken into even smaller pieces, which happens frequently lately. Drink service was suspended before they reached my row.

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.

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

I was on flight #3022 departed from San Diego, California to Medford, Oregon. I had Denise & Damaris as my flight attendants. I didn’t have much interaction with Damaris, but I did with Denise who had, this calm, cool collective voice when she spoke about the emergency exit plans before takeoff. I travel often and I’ve never met a flight attendant that can put you at ease. I felt she respects and takes pride in her position and more airlines need to adopt the integrity and respect that she has for Alaska Airlines. Debbie

Alaska Airlines staff go out of their way to accommodate my fragile musical instrument, every time. They are unlike any other airline. I've experienced this can-do attitude on several flights with different staff, so this must be the culture of their company. I appreciate Alaska!

All airlines should board planes back to front, instead of catering to higher priced tickets. The boarding groups are inefficient and delay takeoff time

Luggage was severely damaged. Flight was late for several hours

The ticketing counter in SD was a mess. The lady handling the First-Class check-in seemed overwhelmed until a supervisor replaced her. It took almost 20 minutes to get once couple checked in, and then she started walking around the counters while 7 people just stood in line. Once her supervisor arrived, she announced she was going on break, never to engage with customers again.

No outlets, plugs, way to charge the phone or service and no food on one leg o the trip, but other than that, great. Loved WIFI, the flight, the crew, the pilots, the schedule, etc. Great job. My new favorite airline!

Fine for a short flight. All went well. Snacks are lacking and I couldn’t hook up to wifi through the app, but it was fine.

I had a problem with my reservation and no one could help me understand what happened. I booked my flight months ago and received a confirmation email. In the confirmation email, it said that the flight would depart at 3:15 p.m. A few hours before the flight, I tried to go online and check in, and suddenly it said that the flight was leaving an hour earlier. I had to rush to get to the airport and almost didn't make it. No one could help me understand why this happened, and I'm really concerned that it might happen in the future. I would appreciate some support in this matter.

It was a super old plane so the first class experience was just not luxurious

Good as usual. Just wished my seat was assigned at online check in. Thanks anyways

The checking was disaster, the crew wasn't behave well. It took us two hours to check in, after that thr line at the TSA was long, we barely make the flight. Bad airline

I like that if they asked you to checked in a bag at the gate they give you priority to board

I liked the Starlink WiFi but didn't like how they said they were the only airline to offer a free meal and it turns out to be just a standalone sandwich and then charge for snacks to go with it. Rather have the free snacks like Southwest, but have the option to purchase a decent meal for a 5+ hour flight.

I like Hawaiian, it was great that they had good internet connection across the Pacific Ocean, thanks to Star Link satellites. The seating was comfortable, ( I was in economy ). Maybe I missed it, but I only got offered a beverage once. It was a nonstop flight KOA to SMF. I would take it again next time I go that way.

Previously flown Hawaiian Airlines on similar routes, I found Alaska Airlines to be noticeably more comfortable. The seats on Alaska Airlines provided better support and cushioning, which made a significant difference on the long flight to the islands. When you’re spending 5-6 hours in the air, seat comfort really matters, and Alaska Airlines delivered where it counts. After comparing both carriers, I’ve decided to book with Alaska Airlines for all my future Hawaii trips. The superior seat comfort alone makes it worth choosing Alaska over Hawaiian Airlines. If you’re planning a trip to Hawaii and prioritizing comfort, I’d recommend giving Alaska Airlines a try. You won’t be disappointed. Highly recommended for Hawaii travel!

I received several emails about my 3:10 flight. When I showed up to the airport at 12:30 to check my bags I was told the flight was actually at 1 pm. They grudgingly rebooked me for a flight at 5:22 to Vegas to get a connecting to LAX. I did find the gate for my original 3:10 flight but they were booked. I proceeded to receive status updates and gate change information for the 3:10 flight, even though I was apparently never supposed to be on that flight

The crew was EXTREMELY helpful And sweet and the flight was smooth!

The Kayak confirmation number did not work for checking in the day before. I checked in at 8.30 using my ticket number. When I arrived at the airport, I was informed that the flight was overbooked, and since I had checked in late, I did not have a seat. The Next flight was not until ten PM. I called my wife, who had been taking care of our kids all weekend, and she was upset, calling me a liar and telling me to stay in SD. It turned my weekend getaway into a nightmare! I blame the Kayak website and will not book flights using your app in the future.

comfortable but the food is horrible. I have flown Hawaiian several times now and no matter what they say the food is its the same squashed bread with melted goop inside. Tastes fake and isnt what they represent, its quite nasty. What happend to real food? And there is NO entertainment!! so not sure why they are asking for a review on that.

One hour waiting time after boarding, but arrived in time. I am satisfied

American delayed the flight for a crew rest period. The delay occurred late in the evening - the earliest i can find is 10:20 pm. With a 6 am flight anyone on the flight would have already have been asleep (unless you are insane, a vampire or on drugs) and at least for me i was already on the way to the airport at 445 am the next morning when i discovered they delayed the flight until 9 am. Given the incoming flight was in the air at 6 pm the evening before this should have been figured out a lot more timely that was there only crew to use. Just frustrating given there is no consideration for customer experience anymore in flying.

Flight: Started on time. Comfortable flight. Arrived on time. Crew: Very cordial and helpful. Drinks and snack was served with a smile. Overall enjoyed the trip. Regards, Hari Doss Chanchala Doss

To have arrived on time and not 3 hours late after having already spent $100 to change to an earlier flight, only to arrive back home close to the original flight time.

American Airlines is a miserable experience. It is predictably miserable, in the sense that every time I fly American, I brace myself for the certainty that it will be unpleasant and uncomfortable. But it is unpredictable in the sense that I never know if the flight will be on time or delayed nine hours (both happened to me this week). I never know if I will be able to sit in the seat that I selected when I purchased the ticket or if I will be told by Customer Service (!!!) that I must relocate from first class to a seat in the back of the aircraft with no explanation (both happened to me this week). Will the food be frozen and half defrosted, or scalding hot? Will the drinks be warm? Will the flight attendants be surly and mean? Will the toilets be cramped and foul? Will the seats be narrow and uncomfortable? Will there be a real electric outlet at the seat, or just an unreliable USB-2 port? Will there be enough seats in the boarding lounge or just a few? Will the boarding process be smooth and efficient, or will the gate agents mess it up and delay it needlessly for 30 or 40 minutes? Will the catering and cleaning crew be prompt or will they take an extra 30 minutes? Will the brakes on the aircraft work properly, or will the pilot delay takeoff for four hours while the ground crew attends to what can only be described as routine maintenance that should have been done the night before? I've eexperienced every one of these unpleasant things this year, 2026. The only thing I can reliably count on is that American will find a new way to make the experience of flying as miserable as they possibly can.

Wifi was spotty. Tray table was very dirty when I sat down.

Was not able to do a online check-in because the American Airlines system doesn't store our visa or other passport information, allowing us to have a trouble-free check-in. We were forced to have to check-in at the counter which Changes are upgrade status given that we were not able to check in much earlier.

The WiFi would not connect enough for me to do my actual work. It permaspooled, disconnected, said it was connected, then wouldn't open an email... it was frustrating. I am not a tall person, 5'4" - and I felt cramped with little room to reach into my bag under the seat in front of me. I feel sorry for anyone taller than me having to fly. the one positive thing I will add, is the overhead bins are roomy enough to manage more bags than other carriers.

Going non stop to lax like I paid for. Not stopping in MCI for gas. Too long of delays

Delayed for mechanical and no updates on what was happening and how long the delay might be.

A first class seat should fit a fat person, and this doesn't. The trays in the armrest are less functional than an ordinary tray in the back of the seat.

No WiFi, no outlets to charge phones, no complimentary beverages on a 6 hour flight

Flight was delayed more than 3 hours, and the metro had stopped running by the time we got to the terminal well past midnight, so I was stranded, alone, with no way to get home until the metro started up the next morning.

My flight was cancelled I missed time at work and got a parking ticket

Crew was very nice. Take off and landing were great. Economy seats are not comfortable. Extra cost for snacks.

The flight was delayed by 2 hours and we had no food or water or chargers

Horribly late because they had no crew!!! And then jet bridge didn’t work!! Then we arrived at a gate at lax miles away that we had to take a shuttle to a terminal!! I was over 3 hours late to getting the LA! Should have been here at 8:30 and at an appointment at 10:30 and arrived and left lax at 11 am!! Horrible experience!!!

Once again, the staff seem to think they are above the customers and treat everyone with disdain, belittling people.

Flight was canceled 8 hours before departure for lack of operational control and prepositioning of a plane. Then had the audacity to say it was because of weather, however there was no weather here in California or New Orleans or in between. It was the weather in Florida, Florida it had nothing to do with our flight path just the plane was supposed to fly us. 8 hours is more than enough time to move a plane anywhere in the US. That left me with a bill of 1200 dollars to re book a flight oh and kayaks insurance what a joke. Probably will never use kayak or spirit ever again terrible companies terrible customer service. I’ll also let everyone and anyone know this was an abomination and only for the customer. Also will be making a report to the DOT on bad business practices on behalf of kayak and spirit as well as the BBB. Do better, take care of your customers and don’t suck

The airplane had a strange noise that was constant throughout the flight. Thankfully I had noise-cancelling over-ear headphones that muted much of it.

it was terrible. flight was cancelled hours before the flight without a given reason and no other booking available .

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