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$98 Find Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Cleveland

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Cheapest round-trip
$294
Overall average: $441
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Mon 3/30Mon 4/6
SFO - CLE • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$329
Typical prices: $389-$599
United Airlines
Fri 4/24Sun 4/26
SFO - CLE • Non-stop
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Use curbside check-in at SFO for a smoother departure.
The RTA Red Line from CLE reaches downtown in 30 mins.
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Cheapest • Avg $313 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 6h 32m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Cleveland (SFO-CLE)

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

Mon, Mar 30 - Mon, Apr 6
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9:04 pm - 11:09 am
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11h 05m
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8:50 pm - 5:39 pm
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23h 49m
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$294Frontier
Tue, Mar 31 - Tue, Apr 7
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7:32 pm - 7:06 am
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8h 34m
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8:10 pm - 12:28 am
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7h 18m
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$295Frontier
Sat, May 2 - Sun, May 10
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7:40 pm - 6:27 am
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7h 47m
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6:01 pm - 11:42 am
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20h 41m
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$296Frontier
Tue, Mar 31 - Mon, Apr 13
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6:00 am - 10:36 am
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CLE
25h 36m
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6:05 pm - 5:34 pm
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26h 29m
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$297Frontier
Wed, Apr 1 - Sun, Apr 5
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9:00 pm - 12:01 pm
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CLE
12h 01m
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8:50 pm - 9:08 pm
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27h 18m
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$298Frontier
Wed, Apr 1 - Tue, Apr 7
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10:14 pm - 12:01 pm
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CLE
10h 47m
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8:50 pm - 3:21 pm
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21h 31m
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$299Frontier
Mon, Mar 30 - Thu, Apr 2
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11h 05m
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8:10 pm - 12:23 am
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7h 13m
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$300Frontier
Fri, May 8 - Sun, May 10
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6:00 am - 10:57 am
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CLE
25h 57m
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12:08 pm - 12:23 am
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15h 15m
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$301Frontier
Tue, Apr 7 - Wed, Apr 15
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6:34 pm - 7:06 am
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9h 32m
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8:01 pm - 8:23 am
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15h 22m
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$302Frontier
Wed, May 13 - Sat, May 16
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12:52 pm - 10:57 am
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19h 05m
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6:54 am - 9:04 pm
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17h 10m
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$303Frontier
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to Cleveland flights

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

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Cleveland?

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

If you are looking for a flight deal from San Francisco to Cleveland, look for departures on Wednesdays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Cleveland, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly and Monday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Cleveland?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Cleveland, 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 Cleveland is January, where tickets cost $369 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $461 and $449 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from San Francisco to Cleveland?

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 $421 on average.

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

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 Cleveland, 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 Cleveland, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 31% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 22 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from San Francisco to Cleveland

 
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Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Expert on SFO

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

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Brandon Schultz

Expert on CLE

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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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$98
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 11% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 8% increase in price.
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When to book flights from San Francisco to Cleveland

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

  • Can one travel with pets from San Francisco International Airport to Cleveland Hopkins Airport?

    Yes. Pets are permitted to travel so long as they are in kennels and made ready for travel. In the San Francisco International Airport, animal relief centers have been made available 24h a day, and are located both inside and outdoors. The indoor ones can be found in Terminal 1, Courtyard 3, and Terminal 3, Courtyard 4. The ones outside are in Terminals 1, 2, and 3 at gates B, D, and F, respectively.

  • Can one find a rental car when arriving in Cleveland?

    It is rather easy to secure a rental car in Cleveland. This is due to the abundance of car rental agencies. The rental car offices are not within the airport. However, one can find a shuttle that will take them there at the Ground Transportation Center. The GTC is situated on the north side of the terminal, near the baggage level. Since the offices are around 5min from the airport, these shuttles are available every day of the week, and all through the day and night.

  • Does Cleveland Hopkins International Airport provide special services to those with reduced mobility?

    Yes. They provide quite a number of services and accessibility options that allow them to cater to the needs of people with reduced mobility. One of these services is wheelchair assistance. Wheelchair assistance is provided from the gate to the curb. From there, wheelchair assistance will be provided by the airline if requested in advance.

  • Are there nursing rooms for mothers at San Francisco International Airport?

    Yes. San Francisco International Airport has 29 lactation spaces for lactating mothers. They have also dedicated 13 of those rooms as private luxurious nursing rooms for breastfeeding and breast pumping moms. These rooms have been divided across most terminals around the airport, and have comfortable seating, changing stations, and power sockets to charge the pumps.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Cleveland?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Cleveland was $98 for a one-way ticket and $294 for a round-trip.

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

    A passport is not required to fly from San Francisco to Cleveland.

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

    When flying out of San Francisco you will be using San Francisco. You will be landing at Cleveland, also known as Cleveland Hopkins Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San Francisco to Cleveland?

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

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

    The Boeing 737-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Francisco to Cleveland flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to Cleveland?

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

  • On which days can I fly direct from San Francisco to Cleveland?

    There are nonstop flights from San Francisco to Cleveland on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Francisco to Cleveland, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to Cleveland are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $478 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $356 and an overall rating of 7.9.

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

    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 Cleveland.

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

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

    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 Cleveland with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline. Booking your flights between San Francisco and CLE 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 Francisco to Cleveland?

    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 Cleveland 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 Cleveland

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $273 or less one-way and $361 or less round-trip.
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is home to airport butler services. The airport offers concierge services that help make your travel effortless. Some of their services include assisting with luggage and checking in.
  • The museum galleries at the San Francisco International Airport have proven to be a good activity to pass the time as you wait for your flight. Take in art from all over the world at no additional cost, and you won't need a flight ticket to get in. The museum is situated on the Departures Level of the International Terminal main hall before you go through security.
  • To keep travelers in their best state, the San Francisco International Airport has a medical clinic, hot showers, and a yoga room, all in an effort to provide the best health services to travelers.
  • Cleveland Hopkins Airport (CLE) has an airport shuttle service that allows the users to be transported from door to door making transport in and out of the airport easy. Even party buses are available.
  • In the Cleveland Hopkins Airport, there are quite a number of lounges to give the traveler the best hospitality services. These lounges are made easily available to travelers.

Prefer to fly direct from San Francisco to Cleveland?

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

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Cleveland Hopkins Intl to San Francisco

Monday

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Tuesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from San Francisco to Cleveland

 
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7.0Food
8.0Comfort
8.1Boarding
8.6Crew
7.5Entertainment
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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.

8.0 ExcellentTobin, Mar 2026
SJC - BUR
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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.

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

Flight boarded late after announcing on time boarding. Flight arrived only a little late despite late departure. Had trouble connecting to WiFi

The Southwest experience has definitely taken a dive from its early days. You can no longer deferentiate from other airlines. Air travel is too expensive. Southwest is no longer budget friendly. They have lost me as a loyal customer.

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

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

The wifi on the plane is great. The only issue that I have is that I prefer an aisle seat and on my trips this week, I was either in the middle or window. If we can work to secure aisle seating, I will be thrilled. Nice trip.

Great flight but super high price. Glad it was a business trip and not personal

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

We got exit row seats both flights. Everything was running on time

I was in first class and literally the men behind me were so aggressively loud I moved myself to economy. This has become so common on Delta - people using audio without headphones, and men on 12am / late night flights drinking and yelling to talk to each other which prevents anyone around them from resting. Pretty crazy to have to move from first to economy (poorer service, less comfort...). Wild wild. Looking into other airlines.

Flight was delayed by 3-hours and their fix was… complimentary pretzels.

Boarding and crew were fantastic, but I paid for a window seat with no window. Seat 11D on a CRJ-900 apparently does not have a window. Lesson learned.

The crew, and fellow passengers, were super gracious and kind. There seemed to be plenty of bin space even though the plane was full. It’s nice to get a glass of wine with dinner in Premiere seating, and there was a lot of food.

Everything I mentioned earlier - the airbus was more comfortable indeed and the experience was further enhanced.

The gate agent was most helpful in getting me on to fly standby. I greatly appreciate it.

The plane was an older model, so it wasn’t as comfortable as others. The flight attendants were not helpful during onboarding. It was a full flight so there was chaos finding space for baggage.

Awesome! On time flight, early arrival, and a complimentary upgrade!

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.

Excellent flight and got us around tough weather. Only issue was seat TV did not work and crew tried to reboot.

Seats are uncomfortable. This has been a trend in the industry for decades. Trying to fit more seats on each plane to increase profits at the expense of the passenger.

Staff were good. My seat was in need of repair, but for a short flight was not problematic. Usual basic snack and drink setup that you'll find on any US carrier. Over, a decent, basic flight.

Flight delayed for more than 16 hrs and no effort was spent to provide an alternate

it was a very short flight so my expectations were low.

Very disappointing given gate agent behavior. Filed a formal complaint with United.

Terrible. No customer service, no food, no drinks on a 6 hour premier economy booking.

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

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

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

After changing the departure gate 5 times making us mo e from one side of the airport to the other and then back the flight was delayed nearly 2 hours. The male flight attendant had a bad attitude with the guest being condescending, disrespectful with people who were already on edge.

Dloght delayed by 2.5 hrs . Common theme in my last four american floghts

American continues to decline in their customer service and its beyond disappointing.

They are rarely on time! Very hard to plan your travels when flights or connections keep getting delayed.

My seat was assigned last row behind restrooms No legroom’s I’m very Pettit Still was not comfortable Food choice was excellent

Delayed initially because they couldn’t print the flight details. Poor instruction on delay. When I got on the plane the flight attendant argued with me about whether my carry on would fit (it did, although she didn’t acknowledge that). No greeting (other than arguing with me) getting on or off the plane.

The worst Airline ever. They centered my second flight and leave me in NY. They don’t have any representatives at the airport and they don’t respond to calls. Basically I got stuck. I will never purchase through there again.

The chicken wrap was tiny ($13 for what looked like a 1/3 of a normal wrap?) and disgusting.

Mediocre would be best description. Food bland. Seat biz class uncomfortable to sleep. Crew never dimmed lights completely in an overnight flight to Europe. Would avoid AA if possible.

Small plane, poor meal choices for first class, bad terminal and boarding experience at LAX

Remind customers of the need to have passport or new ID for boarding.

The flight never took off and we spent 7 hours at the airport

It was ok. It was expensive to check 2 bags ($75.00 per bag), and then it took a long time to wait for shuttle to take us from one terminal to the terminal where the plane was taking off at LAX. And all of this for a flight where we had to pay for any food or drink that was not water.

Flight got delayed for 5 hours no good explanation was offered ;(

When I wanted to check in 3 hours prior to boarding time, the employees mentioned “a little over an hour delay” so I waited for an hour then I went to go look for food in the terminal and most people from that flight were in the same area looking for food. Finally I decided after food to check to see if it’s anytime closer and now it’s 2 mins until boarding closes?! What are you kidding me? I didn’t receive anything via sms about boarding now nor via email or on the intercom. I luckily made it through, barely, and then there’s no room for my carry on mind you I’m in the very first row so I had to place my purse in one further row back and my carry on sections down. Not sure who pays for better seats to get your stuff placed all over the plane but that was the worst experience I’ve ever had flying with anyone.

This airline sucks. They offer low rates then charge you for everything, the app does not work well, the seats are the most uncomfortable. Maintenance issues on the flight, and you still have to sit through their credit card commercials. People are nice enough but does not make up for overall poor experience.

Cancelled flight after I arrived at airport after 75 min drive and parking. Next flight was 4 days in the future. Had to scramble and buy a much more expensive flight on another carrier.

I liked the turn-style feature at gate 209B at LAX. Very efficient process. The gate staff also made several, clearly directed announcements so I felt very informed.

The seats were awful, hard plastic covered in sheet vinyl. The airline tries to scam you into paying extra to get seat together when the flight wasn’t full. They were going to separate a family with young children but my wife who had a row to herself gave up her seat so the young mom could be with her young boys. I’m never giving this airline my money again.

It was a short flight so no food or entertainment….

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