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Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Diego to Tampa 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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Fri, Aug 1 - Sat, Aug 9
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1:52 pm - 9:50 pmSAN-TPA
4h 58mnonstop
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9:00 am - 10:50 amTPA-SAN
4h 50mnonstop
$129Alaska Airlines
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Thu, Jul 3 - Tue, Jul 8
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6:51 pm - 6:30 amSAN-TPA
8h 39m1 stop
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9:19 am - 6:26 pmTPA-SAN
12h 07m1 stop
Mon, Nov 10 - Mon, Nov 17
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6:30 am - 4:00 pmSAN-TPA
6h 30m1 stop
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7:05 am - 1:20 pmTPA-SAN
9h 15m2 stops
$182Southwest
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Tue, Aug 5 - Tue, Aug 12
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11:20 am - 9:10 pmSAN-TPA
6h 50m1 stop
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4:00 pm - 9:45 pmTPA-SAN
8h 45m1 stop
$192Southwest
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Thu, Dec 4 - Mon, Dec 8
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12:29 pm - 10:06 pmSAN-TPA
6h 37m1 stop
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7:07 pm - 11:46 pmTPA-SAN
7h 39m1 stop
$207American Airlines
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Fri, Sep 19 - Sun, Sep 28
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9:19 pm - 10:24 amSAN-TPA
10h 05m1 stop
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5:23 pm - 11:58 pmTPA-SAN
9h 35m1 stop
$243American Airlines
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Thu, Oct 30 - Wed, Nov 12
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10:30 pm - 9:44 amSAN-TPA
8h 14m1 stop
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4:45 pm - 9:35 pmTPA-SAN
7h 50m1 stop
$262Delta
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Thu, Oct 30 - Sun, Nov 2
Delta Logo
10:30 pm - 9:44 amSAN-TPA
8h 14m1 stop
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5:55 am - 11:58 amTPA-SAN
9h 03m1 stop
$267Delta
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Mon, Jul 21 - Wed, Jul 23
United Airlines Logo
9:40 pm - 9:59 amSAN-TPA
9h 19m1 stop
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4:27 pm - 11:44 pmTPA-SAN
10h 17m2 stops
$362United Airlines
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Sat, Sep 20 - Sat, Sep 27
United Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 7:34 pmSAN-TPA
9h 34m2 stops
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1:01 pm - 8:16 pmTPA-SAN
10h 15m2 stops
$367United Airlines
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Expert advice for your flight from San Diego to Tampa

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
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SAN

Security lines at SAN are generally manageable, even at peak times. Expect waits of 30–35 minutes, often less during off-peak hours.

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TPA

For quick access to Downtown Tampa, taxis offer a flat rate, while rideshares may vary with surge pricing. Buses are the most affordable option.

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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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Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Diego to Tampa flights

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

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Planning a trip from San Diego to Tampa? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

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

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

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Tampa on a Wednesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to fly from San Diego to Tampa. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Thursday and avoiding Mondays for the best deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Diego to Tampa, 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 Tampa is September, where tickets cost $266 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $474 and $383 respectively.

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

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.

No, with an average price for the route of $1,042, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

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 Tampa, 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 Tampa, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonSeptember
High seasonDecember
Cheapest flight$79
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 22% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 40% increase in price.
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When to book flights from San Diego to Tampa

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

  • Does SAN have any baby care facilities?

    SAN has baby care facilities you can visit if you want to breastfeed your baby or change diapers while at the airport. They are located on the 2nd Level of Terminal 1's West Rotunda, the ground level of Terminal 1's East Rotunda, and near Gates 34 and 35 in Terminal 2.

  • How early should I get to SAN before my flight to Tampa?

    On the date you're scheduled to fly to Tampa, you should arrive at SAN at least 2h before your flight is set to take off. This will give you enough time to be cleared by airport security. Besides being able to clear the tedious security checkpoints in time, you’ll also be able to visit various exciting destinations scattered throughout the airport.

  • How can I get assisted travel services at SAN?

    Suppose you are disabled, sick, or have limited mobility. In that case, you can receive assisted travel services at SAN if you inform the airport's TSA Care professionals of the assisted services you'll require while at the airport. It would help if you informed them at least 72h before your flight.

  • Where can I eat at TPA?

    Before departing TPA, you can enjoy a quality dish, as this airport features numerous restaurants. Some of the said restaurants include Louis Pappas, Bavaro's, and Rumfish Grill in Airside C, Columbia Café and Panda Express in Airside E, and P.F. Chang's and Hard Rock Café in the Main Terminal.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Diego to Tampa was $79 for a one-way ticket and $129 for a round-trip.

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

    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 Tampa?

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

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

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

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

    The Boeing 737 MAX 9 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Diego to Tampa flight route.

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Diego to Tampa are Alaska Airlines and Southwest. With an average price for the route of $369 and an overall rating of 8.0, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. Southwest is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $451 and an overall rating of 8.0.

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

    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 Tampa.

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

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

    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 Tampa with an airline and back to San Diego with another airline. Booking your flights between San Diego and TPA 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 Tampa?

    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 Tampa 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 Tampa

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $149 or less one-way and $248 or less round-trip.
  • To travel to San Diego International Airport (SAN) from downtown San Diego, you can use a bus or a taxi. If you want to travel to the airport quickly, it's in your best interest to catch a taxi, whereas to travel affordably, you should board a bus.
  • While waiting for your flight to Tampa at SAN, you can treat yourself to amazing spa services at one of the two parlors in the airport operated by Be Relax Spa. Both locations are in Terminal 2, one near Gate 26 and the other near Gate 36.
  • If you'd like to withdraw some cash at SAN, you can do so in both Terminals 1 and 2, given that they all feature numerous ATMs. In Terminal 1, the ATMs are near Gates 1, 2, 5, and 13, whereas in Terminal 2, they are near Gates 23 and 36, carousel 4, and beneath the escalator serving Sunset Cove.
  • In case you need some assistance once you alight from your flight at Tampa International Airport (TPA), you get the help you require at the information desk present at the airport. Manned by informed and friendly airport staff, this desk is situated in the Main Terminal, a short distance from the escalators on the north and south ends of Level 3.
  • At TPA, you can easily rent a car, as this airport has a car rental facility that houses car rental agencies like Enterprise, Dollar, Budget, Alamo, SIXT, Avis, and Thrifty. To get to the airport's car rental facility, head to the boarding area of the inter-terminal train in the Main Terminal, as the facility is connected to the airport's terminals via the SkyConnect train.

Prefer to fly direct from San Diego to Tampa?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from San Diego to Tampa.
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Direct departures

San Diego to Tampa

Monday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines

Friday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Southwest

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +1 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines

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Direct returns

Tampa to San Diego

Monday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines

Friday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Southwest

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +1 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines

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

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Diego to Tampa. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Diego to Tampa? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 10000 reviews
7.1Entertainment
8.5Crew
7.8Comfort
7.1Food
8.1Boarding
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The plane was delayed a bit. It wasn't a huge problem though, as we were heading back home.

8.0 ExcellentCarlos, Jun 2025SAN - AUS
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The plane was delayed a bit. It wasn't a huge problem though, as we were heading back home.

Flight was great. Boarding was crazy because another flight was boarding late next to ours so everyone was standing and in the way.

very good but no blankets for overnight flight or tv screens…

We were in 1st Class. Excellent service. Easy boarding. No too difficult to speak with someone on the phone. Breakfast was not eatable for me. No screen to watch movies. I don't have or want a tablet. This is first class there should be screens. Even if I had a tablet there was no place to put it. There is a place to put a tablet in economy. Seats were a bit lumpy.

A cheerful and effective crew. Tasty pre-order food options.

My youngest didn't have a assigned seat until we biard6the plane.

There was no seating at the gate, no where to charge your devices, super crowded. Boarding in group F meant all luggage space was taken when it was time for me to board. The boarding crew was short with everyone and seemed irritated. The luggage space was insufficient, the seat was too small for me (6'4") and very uncomfortable trip. I was in a middle seat between a person snoring the whole trip and a person with very strong body odor. The flight crew was terse and unfriendly, seemed irritated and impatient. Yelled a lot at people with earbuds in, understandable. Finally, we arrived 10 minutes early, only to sit on the tarmac for 20 minutes and wait for a gate. Worst flight experience I've had in years.

The flight was delayed by 3 hours and 30 minutes without any explanation.

An uneventful flight is a good experience although one of the pilots gauges wasn’t working right so we had a half hour delay—no one can foresee that.

A little delay but nice flight, nice team. Thank you.

Southwest is Southwest. No frills. If you're luck enough to get a happy crew (we did), then it makes for a nicer flight.

I'm not a fan of Southwest's model. I don't like the herding style of boarding.

It is southwest seat was ok. Not the most comfortable seat

Plz don't take away free bags and free seating

It was a perfect flight in all aspects! Both legs!

Great flight, 47 passengers on a 180 seat plane. Stewardess was pleasant and cheerful.

I liked the crew member who gave flight instructions on "in case of a problem:. The seats are so small that only a young teenager could sit in middle seat.

Great flight staff. Ease of boarding. Overall, very uneventful and easy trip.

Excellent! Only question is how we check in at exactly 24 hours in advance and end up at the end of the B boarding group

Employees were kind and funny, as always! Flight was late but no announcements were made for people with tight connections to help them transition quickly. No service due to turbulence.

Most aspects were good however if they assign boarding zones they ought to enforce them or why bother? My luggage from SAN-JFK-MAD was lost in NY so I without my main bag for two days upon arrival in Spain. They were helpful in tracking it and eventually delivered it to my hotel. The flub was because of a delay upon arrival in NYC. I had booked 2 1/2 hours between flights but we had to hold on the taxiway for an hour after landing while waiting for a clear gate which likely caused the baggage error.

Excellent flight, the planes were newer, they did a nice job with boarding, great service overall.

It would be nice if was given wires ear buds. Overall was a good experience was able to sleep on the plane

I am very bothered by the events today. I can't believe the flight attendants allowed someone to take my seat and made me move. It was embarrassing. I was in the right. The lady just didn't want move. I can't believe delta would allow this to stand and disrespect my rights as a passenger. The lady complained about her leg and that she couldn't move. Firstly somehow she was able to make it to row 24. Not sure how much her leg could have hurt. Secondly, I'm in plenty of pain myself. I just finished chemotherapy a several weeks ago. My body is constantly sore. Yet deltas flight attendants didn't appropriately protect my rights. In the end they found me a seat on the plane but I want to understand how delta can operate this way. They in essence allowed a bully to get their way.

737-800 in first class was pretty dumpy. Seat had an uncomfortable angle, storage under the seat was blocked so even my very modest backpack didn't fit, power outlet was flaky. Weird tiny seat pockets that couldn't hold a gallon ziploc bag, emesis bag missing, etc. etc. No in-flight service due to turbulence. Crew was excellent, boarding was smooth despite a full flight.

Crew was friendly Love the entertainment in the seat head rest.

Delta flight was on time, seats were comfortable, and crew was nice.

Thank you for not flipping the plane on the run way. You guys get a 5 star rating for the flight!!!

Boarding is, as it always is… horrible. Gate lice. Slow moving zones. Too many people with carry ons

Other then mechanical/ computer problem and 3.5 hours flight delay the flight was great. I guess that what happened when you fly an old airplane now a day.

it was so bad. I tried to board my flight from vancouver to saskatoon. And to my surprise they did not board me cause the flight was changed and no email was send to me. and on my boarding pass which i got from seattle says different flight. I did not knew anyone from Vancouver, air canada crew was rude, i asked for today flight but they were rude and i had early morning dental appointment in saskatoon. I was so much in pain and my whole day is wasted today. and i suffered alot. They did provide me hotel but they did not provide me any food. I am really really disappointed first time had so bad experience with air canada. I may think twice to book it again. If i can get any reply or any composition that would be great. Thanks

Very comfortable (upgraded to business class). The audio on my screen didn’t work, but I managed to play the audio through my phone while watching the screen.

I was supposed to be on business class at first class from Denver back to Miami due to weather changes. I missed my connection and it’s put on a flight to Fort Lauderdale. Instead of honoring my business class/1st class ticket, they put me in coach, but there were two first class seats open. I think it’s absolutely disgusting that I paid for first class $1300 ticket and they put me in economy and they had to open seats available and I have still not been refunded the difference. I ended up having to eat a snack box instead of the meal I was supposed to get and did not get home till 2 AM so I think that’s a little pathetic that I had to live off crackers for dinner And my poor dog ate some cheese and salami. Oh yes, apparently when they switched me to the new flight they forgot to mention I had a service dog

Smooth flight, especially take off and landing, and great crew on board. Really loved the stroopwaffles!

Boarding seemed to be organized bedlam. For what ever reason, preboarding took longer than 20 minutes. Made the plane 20 minutes late taking off. Luckily we arrived on time. Flight crew seemed very friendly. Only slight turbulence.

The personnel were professional and friendly. The Boeing 737 Max 9 is too claustrophobic and was very warm at both airport gates, and still warm in the air.

While the staff was pleasant and helpful, the following observations are for your awareness. There was some delay on the tarmac on take off and landing. The paid lunch/food offerings were limited. Entertainment was only available on WiFi at a cost.

get E+, a must for 5 hours flight if you are tall

The first flight was better in terms of the aircraft.

Stewardess spilled orange juice on my clothes/seat no help no apology just threw napkins at me to clean the mess up. Not Happy.

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

Flight was full, and would have preferred an aisle seat, but due to getting a late ticket ,the seat I had was adequate. The flight crew were very help full and hard working. Food and drink were excellent for the 11hr flight. Overall I was pleased with flight, and would recommend British Airways again.

During service there was a garbage/beverage spill near our seats that never was cleaned up. On a relatively short flight when we’re fortunate enough to actually have in flight movies available, the flight attendants pitching the AADVANTAGE credit card shouldn’t talk for the last 10 minutes of the flight so that we miss the end of the movie.

Waited on the runway for takeoff for 2.5 hours. Air traffic rerouted us. The plane didn't have enough fuel, so had to go back to the gate. Had to wait for a new pilot. Should have landed at 5:22. Didn't land until 9:10. Trash flight.

The boarding was pretty easy. However, the first class seats are not lay flat as other airlines (like JetBlue) has and therefore sleeping was a challenge.

Everything about the flight was lovely…We left early, arrived early, cabin crew were efficient and helpful. Flight was easy and most pleasant.

Would have thought that they would gas up plane before everyone got on board

The plane was late and then sat on the runway for almost 45 minutes before taking off.

Fine. On time, cabin service was fine, bag arrived. All good. Flying into DCA so did not collide with any helicopters, which is also good. Horrid incident that could have and should have been prevented.

Standard. No different than a discount carrier on a short trip.

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