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Cheapest round-trip
$187
Typical prices: $380-$235
Alaska Airlines
Wed 5/27Wed 6/3
SAN - STS • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$94
Typical prices: $117-$238
Alaska Airlines
Sat 5/30
SAN - STS • Non-stop
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American's Basic Economy has low fares but late boarding.
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Cheap Flights from San Diego to Santa Rosa (SAN-STS)

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

Wed, May 27 - Wed, Jun 3
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12:12 pm - 2:13 pm
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10:51 am - 12:35 pm
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1h 44mnonstop
$187Alaska Airlines
Wed, Jun 3 - Wed, Jun 10
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8:20 pm - 10:10 pm
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1h 50mnonstop
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6:00 am - 7:40 am
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1h 40mnonstop
$199Southwest
Wed, May 27 - Sat, May 30
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6:25 am - 12:33 pm
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6h 08m
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4:20 pm - 9:34 pm
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$207American Airlines
Tue, Jun 9 - Wed, Jun 10
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9:00 pm - 10:45 pm
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1h 45mnonstop
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6:00 am - 7:40 am
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1h 40mnonstop
$209Southwest
Tue, May 26 - Mon, Jun 1
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10:00 pm - 11:56 pm
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1h 56mnonstop
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7:40 pm - 9:27 pm
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1h 47mnonstop
$211Alaska Airlines
Tue, May 26 - Fri, Jun 5
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10:00 pm - 11:56 pm
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1h 56mnonstop
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7:01 am - 8:50 am
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1h 49mnonstop
$212Alaska Airlines
Wed, Jun 3 - Wed, Jun 10
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8:20 pm - 10:10 pm
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1h 50mnonstop
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7h 15m
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$215Southwest
Tue, May 26 - Tue, Jun 2
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10:00 pm - 11:56 pm
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1h 56mnonstop
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12:05 pm - 6:31 pm
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6h 26m
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$219Alaska Airlines
Wed, May 27 - Mon, Jun 1
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8:20 pm - 10:10 pm
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1h 50mnonstop
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11:00 am - 2:55 pm
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3h 55m
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$221Southwest
Fri, Jun 5 - Sat, Jun 6
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1h 45mnonstop
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12:15 pm - 6:40 pm
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$222Southwest
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Diego to Santa Rosa flights

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

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 Santa Rosa departing in May.

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

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

For San Diego to Santa Rosa, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Sunday is the most expensive. Flying from Santa Rosa back to San Diego, the best deals are generally found on Thursday, with Sunday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Santa Rosa?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Diego to Santa Rosa, 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 Santa Rosa is January, where tickets cost $242 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are October and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $357 and $332 respectively.

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

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 Santa Rosa, 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 Santa Rosa, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 53% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 8 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$94
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 8% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 10% lower on average.
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FAQs for booking flights from San Diego to Santa Rosa

  • Are the amenities provided on flights from San Diego to Santa Rosa friendly to persons with reduced mobility?

    Yes. It would help if you didn’t get worried when planning on traveling by flight from San Diego to Santa Rosa with a person with reduced mobility. SAN Airport offers cab-to-aircraft wheelchair services to persons with reduced mobility on request. The dedicated airport workers provide these services. They have been deployed across the airport by all airlines serving flights from San Diego to Santa Rosa, like United Airlines and Alaska Airlines, to provide exceptional services when requested.

  • How do I connect to the city center from STS Airport?

    A train or bus is the most efficient and cheapest way to connect to the city center from STS Airport. Travelers from STS Airport can take METRO bus route 102 at the airport’s terminal C to downtown or use the Sonoma County Transit, SMART, or MTA train services. Riding a train from San Diego to Santa Rosa will cost around $4.

  • Do we have onsite car rentals at STS Airport?

    Travelers from STS Airport can rent a car from any car rental agency closest to the airport. Some of the on-site agencies with a wide range of cars that suit different travel needs of travelers are Budget Car Rental and Enterprise Rent-A-Car. Both are located along Airport Blvd.

  • Which other cities can I visit to from STS Airport?

    Besides Santa Rosa, STS Airport serves several nearby cities you can conveniently visit. Some of these cities are Roseland, Rohnert Park, and Petaluma.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Diego to Santa Rosa?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Diego to Santa Rosa was $94 for a one-way ticket and $187 for a round-trip.

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

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

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

    When flying out of San Diego you will be using San Diego. You will be landing at Santa Rosa, also known as Santa Rosa Sonoma County.

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

    Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, and Hawaiian Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Diego to Santa Rosa flight route.

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

    The Embraer 170 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Diego to Santa Rosa flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Diego to Santa Rosa?

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Diego to Santa Rosa are Alaska Airlines and Southwest. With an average price for the route of $287 and an overall rating of 7.9, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. Southwest is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $267 and an overall rating of 7.9.

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

    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 Santa Rosa.

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

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

    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 Santa Rosa with an airline and back to San Diego with another airline. Booking your flights between San Diego and STS 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 Santa Rosa?

    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 Santa Rosa 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 Santa Rosa

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $128 or less one-way and $259 or less round-trip.
  • Travelers planning on flying from San Diego to Santa Rosa (STS) on the earliest flight that departs San Diego International Airport (SAN) should consider staying in a nearby hotel, which will ensure that you reach the airport in good time before your scheduled departure time. One airport that is located closest to SAN Airport is the Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport-Old Town, an IHG Hotel. This hotel is located along San Diego Avenue and provides free Wi-Fi & an airport shuttle.
  • Travelers who plan to arrive at SAN Airport with their cars shouldn’t worry about where to park before taking a flight from San Diego to Santa Rosa. Several car parking agencies near the airport offer quality and affordable services. Some parking agencies that provide short-term and long-term parking spaces include Aladdin Airport Parking and WallyPark Airport Parking - Garage (SAN). These agencies are located along Kettner Blvd.
  • Shopping enthusiasts who plan to shop before taking their flight from San Diego to Santa Rosa have their needs covered at SAN Airport. The airport neighbors several high-end shopping malls that guarantee travelers amazing shopping experiences. One closest restaurant you should consider visiting from SAN Airport is the Rosecrans Shopping Center. This shopping center is located along Rosecrans Street, a few miles from the airport.
  • Are you planning to take a meal at SAN Airport before boarding a plane from San Diego to Santa Rosa? Worry no more. Several on-site restaurants provide different types of meals to travelers at SAN Airport. One restaurant with a wide variety of meals is the PGA TOUR Grill, located along North Harbor Dr.
  • Pet lovers shouldn't worry about the safety of their pets when planning on traveling by flight from San Diego to Santa Rosa. SAN Airport's pet-friendly policy permits travelers to bring in their pets. However, you won't be allowed to unleash your pet while in the airport terminals or air unless when utilizing pet relief areas.

Prefer to fly direct from San Diego to Santa Rosa?

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

Direct departures

San Diego to Santa Rosa Sonoma County

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

Santa Rosa Sonoma County 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 4 airlines serving from San Diego to Santa Rosa

 
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7.9
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 12342 reviews
8.5Crew
7.0Entertainment
7.8Comfort
7.1Food
8.1Boarding
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Alaska is by far the best airline to fly with 😍

10.0 ExcellentMauricio, May 2026
SAN - PDX
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Alaska is by far the best airline to fly with 😍

More efficient with checking lines and boarding/checking bags when needed.

They were really helpful with every question and my kids had never been on a plane and the staff made them feel comfortable

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

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!

Departing flight for our weekend trip was cancelled due to weather which meant our return flight was useless. The whole thing was difficult to get support through but Alaska did recover and was able to reimburse us for the flights yesterday. For some reason, Kayak was not kept in the loop, adding to the confusion.

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.

Plane was clean and comfortable. Flight attendants and gate staff were professional, friendly and efficient. Boarding and deplaning were orderly and efficient. All in all, the typical excellent Southwest experience.

Not having a five hour delay with little notice! The crew was very kind, though, and just as tired as we passengers were. The flight didn't depart until nearly 1 am...and no reason was ever given.

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

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.

Flight delayed two hours , missed connection flight then connection cancelled- horrible experience with hotel

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.

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.

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