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$328 Find Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Buenos Aires

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Cheapest round-trip
$880
Avianca
Sun 4/19Tue 4/28
SFO - AEP • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$328
Typical prices: $394-$830
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/18
SFO - EZE • 3 stops
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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Buenos Aires (SFO-BUE)

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

Sun, Apr 19 - Tue, Apr 28
Avianca Logo
11:55 pm - 5:40 am
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AEP
25h 45m
2 stops
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7:00 am - 11:55 pm
AEP
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SFO
20h 55m
2 stops
$880Avianca
Tue, May 26 - Sun, Aug 2
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2:15 pm - 3:40 pm
SFO
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EZE
21h 25m
2 stops
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7:10 am - 12:50 pm
EZE
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SFO
33h 40m
2 stops
$882Avianca
Sat, Apr 11 - Wed, Apr 29
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11:55 pm - 5:40 am
SFO
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AEP
49h 45m
2 stops
Avianca Logo
7:00 am - 11:55 pm
AEP
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SFO
44h 55m
2 stops
$884Avianca
Thu, May 7 - Tue, May 19
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2:30 am - 5:40 am
SFO
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EZE
23h 10m
2 stops
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11:30 am - 12:50 pm
EZE
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SFO
29h 20m
3 stops
$885Multiple Airlines
Tue, Mar 3 - Wed, Mar 11
Avianca Logo
1:35 am - 3:50 pm
SFO
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EZE
33h 15m
2 stops
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4:55 pm - 10:50 pm
EZE
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SFO
33h 55m
2 stops
$890Avianca
Tue, Apr 7 - Wed, Apr 15
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2:30 am - 5:40 am
SFO
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EZE
23h 10m
2 stops
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7:30 pm - 11:55 pm
EZE
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SFO
32h 25m
3 stops
$892Multiple Airlines
Tue, Apr 7 - Wed, Apr 15
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2:30 am - 5:40 am
SFO
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AEP
23h 10m
2 stops
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9:30 pm - 11:55 pm
AEP
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SFO
30h 25m
3 stops
$892Multiple Airlines
Tue, May 26 - Fri, Jun 5
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11:55 pm - 4:20 am
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AEP
24h 25m
3 stops
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7:00 am - 10:35 pm
AEP
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SFO
19h 35m
2 stops
$894Multiple Airlines
Fri, May 1 - Mon, May 4
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2:15 pm - 2:45 am
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EZE
32h 30m
3 stops
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4:50 pm - 11:55 pm
EZE
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SFO
35h 05m
2 stops
$897Multiple Airlines
Sun, Mar 15 - Thu, Mar 19
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12:10 am - 12:35 am
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EZE
20h 25m
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7:30 am - 10:50 pm
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19h 20m
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$898Avianca
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to Buenos Aires flights

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

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Planning a trip from San Francisco to Buenos Aires? 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 is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Buenos Aires?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Buenos Aires, 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 Francisco to Buenos Aires is May, where tickets cost $1,025 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and February, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,372 and $1,270 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to Buenos Aires?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Buenos Aires, 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 Francisco to Buenos Aires, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 9% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 11 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJuly
Cheapest flight$328
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 4% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 13% increase in price.
Flight from San Francisco to Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini

When to book flights from San Francisco to Buenos Aires

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Buenos Aires 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 Francisco to Buenos Aires

  • Will I need to get a visa to travel from San Francisco to Buenos Aires?

    For tourism or business purposes, U.S. citizens can stay in Argentina for up to 90 days without obtaining a visa. To ensure a smooth entry into Argentina, it is important to have a valid passport with at least one blank page for the immigration entry stamp. Additionally, you may be asked to provide proof of accommodation and demonstrate sufficient funds to cover your expenses during your stay.

  • Are there any airlines on this route that offer an unaccompanied minor service?

    LATAM Airlines provides an Unaccompanied Minor (UM) service catering to children aged 5 to 17. When arriving at the airport, the child and their accompanying guardian should proceed to the check-in counter. LATAM Airlines staff will be available to assist the child during the boarding process, ensuring their comfortable settling on the aircraft. Upon reaching the destination airport, the authorized individual specified during check-in must present valid identification and sign for the child's release.

  • Is there an airline on this route that offers meals for those with dietary restrictions?

    Air Canada provides a diverse selection of special meals to cater to different dietary requirements and preferences of passengers during their flights. These options encompass religious meals, children's meals, as well as vegetarian and vegan choices. If you would like to request a special meal, it is advised to contact the airline at least 24 hours prior to your scheduled departure time.

  • As an environmentally-friendly traveler, which airline should I choose for this trip?

    Aeromexico has been working to enhance its fuel efficiency by implementing measures such as optimizing flight routes, investing in more fuel-efficient aircraft, and using advanced technologies for flight planning and operations. The airline has implemented a voluntary carbon offset program, allowing passengers to offset their carbon emissions associated with their flights. Passengers can choose to make a monetary contribution to projects that help reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Buenos Aires?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Buenos Aires was $328 for a one-way ticket and $880 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San Francisco and Buenos Aires?

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in San Francisco and on arrival in Buenos Aires.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from San Francisco to Buenos Aires?

    When flying out of San Francisco you will be using San Francisco. You will be landing at one of these airports: Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery or Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Francisco to Buenos Aires?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to Buenos Aires?

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

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Buenos Aires from San Francisco?

    Houston is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from San Francisco to Buenos Aires.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Francisco to Buenos Aires, Delta or Copa Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to Buenos Aires are Delta and Copa Airlines. With an average price for the route of $1,261 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. Copa Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,202 and an overall rating of 7.5.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco to Buenos Aires?

    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 Francisco to Buenos Aires.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Buenos Aires from San Francisco 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 Francisco to Buenos Aires?

    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 Buenos Aires with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Francisco to Buenos Aires?

    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 Buenos Aires from San Francisco 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 Francisco to Buenos Aires

  • One of the easiest ways to get from the center of San Francisco to the San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is to travel on the BART Red or Yellow Line, which can get you to the terminal in around 29 minutes.
  • With no nonstop flights on this route, some layover airports you can expect to visit on your flight include George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), Tocumen International Airport Panama (PTY), Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL), and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).
  • Travelers taking carry-on bags and personal items with them on board flights on United Airlines should know that carry-on bags cannot be any larger than 22 x 14 x 9 inches, personal items cannot be bigger than 17 x 10 x 9 inches, and neither can weigh more than 15 lb.
  • When you plan to check a bag on American Airlines, the bag cannot weigh more than 50 lb when in Economy Class or 70 lb in Business or First Class. The linear dimensions of bags cannot exceed 62 inches.
  • If you would like to take a golf bag with you on your flight aboard Delta Airlines, it will count as a checked bag and cannot weigh more than 50 lb. The outside linear dimensions cannot exceed 115 inches.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from San Francisco to Buenos Aires

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco to Buenos Aires. 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.
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7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 8180 reviews
8.5Crew
7.9Comfort
7.8Entertainment
7.2Food
8.1Boarding
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It was nt delta. It was aeromexo. Service was awful. They served a very small drink and NO snack for a 3hr and 35min flight. Then for the first 30 min of the flight is was talk and talk over head interruption the movie/ show i picked to watch.

6.0 GoodCindy, Feb 2026
SMF - GDL
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It was nt delta. It was aeromexo. Service was awful. They served a very small drink and NO snack for a 3hr and 35min flight. Then for the first 30 min of the flight is was talk and talk over head interruption the movie/ show i picked to watch.

Delta One is extraordinary. I fly business when somebody hires me. I just wonder why there is such a chasm between business class and the insanely inhumane and nonsensical coach. The seats are not large enough to fit even my tiny wife. We fly 10% of what we did because we don’t want to pay 5-10 k but for $400 it’s unbearable. It seems like the accountants took over and made stupid decisions. Screw in 20 extra seats and make it so unbearable that people fly 90% less. Just put the damn price up and put some proper chairs in. But business, yay.

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

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

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

No lunch on a x-country flight scheduled for 10:50 am departure, arrived 5+ hrs later. That requires a black box label before you pay for the tickets. Worst, when I checked in online, it's specifically said that lunch was served on his flight for economy Plus passengers.

Our flight from SFO to MSP was right on time on 11/15/2025. No delays. As we approached MSP at about 8 pm, we circled in the air until 8:40 pm so I don't call that efficient for MSP. I think the captain should announce the delay and why. (as if we all don't know that we are just circling around the area, slowing down, speeding up, slowing down.) Thank you. Marilyn Fischer

Staff were friendly and happy. Delta could make sure passengers that don't have the app know of changes. Without Kayak I would not have known about the change of gate or the delay. Kayak was faster to notify me.

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

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

Apart of Sky miles delta. And they go everywhere in Brazil

There was a mechanical issue with the plane that they had to work on before we could take off. That's fine, by all means, PLEASE make sure the mechanics are functioning properly. What was a problem was the fact that we sat on the tarmac for 4.5 hours without moving, without letting us off the plane, and without climate control and air running through the plane. There was no explanation as to what was going on; they just kept promising that it would be "15 minutes, then we are on our way." At one point, they even switched the entire crew out and told everyone we just needed to wait for new employees to show up. Then, as the 4 hours were not moving, an hour before the full refund, they made a big show about "the flight starting and the doors are locked, so you have to sit down." We didn't move for another 40 minutes; they were just trying to skirt around legalities that entitled us to restitution. When the flight finally was underway, the plane was gigantic but cramped in design, my entertainment screen kept freezing and glitching, and subtitles didn't work, and the crew was passive-aggressive. Terrible flight.

We traveled with two young children, and it was not possible for our family to be seated together. No one offered help or assistance to organize seating so we could sit with our kids. In the end, we managed to find two seats in Economy so I could at least sit with one of them, even though I had originally paid for Comfort+. In summary, I had to downgrade my seat just to be able to sit with one of my children, which was very disappointing

I booked a flight through Kayak to Brazil I have traveled to Brazil several times before Kayak Delta or LATAM never mentioned during the booking or in the pre flight process that the visa requirements to visit Brazil have changed earlier this year. I was unaware of this change and as such never got a visa and was unable to fly from JFK to Sao Paulo Add to this that Delta allowed me to fly from Boston to JFK which they should not have as I didn’t have a visa. It has been a terrible experience and a huge loss of money

Good flight, boarding ok and crew very nice. Flight was not full so I was able to be very comfortable. Blanket and pillow provided with was good as it was very cold during the flight . Food was very good(small snack sandwich and an excellent piece of orange cake). Overall good flight, no complaints.

Latam may be the worst airline in the world, far worse than even the lowest of low cost airlines in the USA. I wasted hours trying to PAY THEM TO CHECK A BAG! Then they misled me at the terminal, sent me through the wrong security line, the list goes on and on... Just absolutely terrible in every way. Avoid at all costs.

The way the Pilot made all announcements, specially the way he congratulated the entire crew as the best team ever, making a comment that due to them they were able to shorter the delay to the destination. Amazing flight .

we were missing our luggage, trying to find someone to have any empathy was pretty much not happening....

Really bad experience – delayed for 6 hours without any notice, no food or drinks provided, and stuck in the horrible Cartagena airport.

The flight was late. Please do not delay next time.

Seats were awful. Media should have been included for such a long flight.

There should be a warning regarding the quality of the aircraft on the website as we reserve the tickets. There was no TV or any type of screen onboard. The wifi they offer is good for nothing. Traveling 9 hours straight with kids and no type of entetainment was horrible. I wish I had been informed prior so I could buy a ticket with another airline. The food was a joke too. A very tiny portion per passenger. They also charged $100 per checked bag. With United I used to pay $60. So, fair to say that I wont be flying Copa anymore. Their aircraft was super old, outdated, no entertainment, with nearly no onboard food.

The flight was good overall. Everything went smoothly, although the landing was a bit rough. Still, it was a pleasant experience

I always enjoy flying Copa. There are very few airlines where I can enjoy a comfortable sleep in-flight. The snacks weren't the best, but they sufficed. The in-flight entertainment was fantastic, and I crossed another movie off my watch list.

Very strict carry on rules meant most of the plane had to gate check their luggage. As is often the case had things that were broken because of this, but I appreciated not being charged to gate check. Otherwise good flight and great crew once on the plane

I liked the meatloaf the chicken was awful but the plane was on time and got there and the staff was nice.

They were super friendly bumped me up to exit row free of charge, All flight legs were on time

Boarding was quick & efficient; they gave boarding groups due priority; staff & air crew were very cordial and helpful, pleasant flight.

As always, Copa Airlines is great to fly on. The flights are always on time, the staff are pleasant and helpful and it's always a wonderful flying experience.

Cops Airlines is fantastic! The level of care and professionalism provided by the entire crew was top rate.

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

Food should be changed in menu Many muslims travels in this airlime they need to add one Halal meal

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

Some flight attendants were great others were cranky. Seats were very tight and sitting on an aisle was very hard as the carts and people walking constantly bumped shoulder and arm.

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

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

from SFO-> FRA flight, AVML meal was significantly less compared to regular meal, especially no Desert, no Bread, no sides.

This was an older airplane. The cabin was constantly warm to hot throughout the 10 hour flight and there were no vents to personalize air flow. Also since it was an older plane, the material and comfort of the chairs were very uncomfortable. I left my flight with major soreness on my tailbone.

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

Not pleasant trip cross country when the entertainment and WiFi system not working. No entertainment for entirety of route. Staff was rather nonchalant in that they dismissed the problem due to age of plane. It would have been nice to know this up front so I could have come prepared to read or download movies before boarding Coincidentally or not, there was a similar issue with the entertainment system on my previous flight I took on my fist leg of the trip. There are no seat TVs, so you must rely on the app when it works. United can do better. Also, what use it it to pay for boarding group 2 when half of the passengers are in the same line as you?

Flight was delayed for 2 hours, then last minute the change to on time. The satélite location is far and a nightmare to get to.

We flew in first class. The crew did not offer drinks before the flight took off, but they treated us well during the flight. The food was excellent. There was actually too much food served, but it was nice to have all the options.

For a 5 1/2 hour flite i considered the "business class" to be subpar. The seats were just ok, no amenities, really nothing more than a long domestic flight. Frankly disappointed.

It would be nice to have some low carb options in the snacks.

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

The flight was on time and arrived early. The crew were friendly and helpful.

While I didn’t watch much tv I would have liked a few more options of TV series from Apple TV or hbo max ..

Overall experience was great. Flights were almost on time in departing and we arrived at our destination as scheduled. No issues with amenities or flight crew. Everything went well as as expected. Will fly again with American Airlines in the future!

The flight was very smooth and the meal in business class was great.

I requested a low sodium meal. Reason being, I take medicine for high blood pressure and I wear compression socks on long flights to help with leg swelling. Having less sodium in meals really helps me feel better on long flights. I received my initial low sodium meal after takeoff. Just before landing, the crew came through with the meal cart and offered me what was being served. I said no thank you and then noticed my low sodium meal in the meal cart, with my name and seat assignment on it. I motioned to the crew member, but he grabbed the meal cart and proceeded to move to the rear of the aircraft. He didn’t see me or other passengers who had attempted to get this attention. He was more concerned about completing meal service since we were due to land in under 45 minutes. I pressed the call light five times from my seat to receive help, but no crew member responded to me. So, I didn’t receive a second meal, one that I requested (the low sodium option). This led me to have a migraine from only eating one meal on an 11-hour flight. This is why I’m not a fan of flying US-based airlines overseas. The crew members continue to show the absolute worst customer service experience. I would not recommend flying American for overseas flights.

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