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$373 Find Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Jeddah

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Cheapest round-trip
$927
Overall average: $1,066
Turkish Airlines
Mon 1/12Tue 1/27
SFO - JED • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$395
Typical prices: $522-$602
Air India
Thu 1/15
SFO - JED • 2 stops
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Turkish Airlines
Cheapest • from $927 (round-trip)
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Best reviews • 8.1 score
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September
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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Jeddah (SFO-JED)

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

Mon, Jan 12 - Tue, Jan 27
Turkish Airlines Logo
6:50 pm - 1:45 pm
SFO
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JED
31h 55m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
1:50 pm - 4:45 pm
JED
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SFO
37h 55m1 stop
$927Turkish Airlines
Sat, Jan 3 - Sun, Jan 11
Air India Logo
4:30 pm - 9:25 pm
SFO
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JED
41h 55m1 stop
Air India Logo
10:40 pm - 2:30 pm
JED
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SFO
26h 50m1 stop
$932Air India
Sun, Jan 4 - Wed, Jan 21
Air India Logo
4:30 pm - 9:30 pm
SFO
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JED
42h 00m2 stops
Air India Logo
9:50 pm - 12:25 pm
JED
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SFO
25h 35m1 stop
$937Air India
Sat, Mar 7 - Sun, Mar 29
Air India Logo
2:25 pm - 8:50 pm
SFO
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JED
43h 25m1 stop
Air India Logo
9:50 pm - 7:00 am
JED
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SFO
43h 10m1 stop
$964Air India
Sun, Feb 1 - Sat, Feb 7
Air India Logo
4:30 pm - 8:50 pm
SFO
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JED
41h 20m1 stop
Air India Logo
9:50 pm - 12:25 pm
JED
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SFO
25h 35m1 stop
$968Air India
Sat, Mar 7 - Mon, Mar 16
Air India Logo
2:25 pm - 8:50 pm
SFO
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JED
43h 25m2 stops
Air India Logo
9:50 pm - 1:25 pm
JED
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SFO
25h 35m1 stop
$974Air India
Mon, Jan 12 - Mon, Jan 26
Turkish Airlines Logo
6:50 pm - 7:20 am
SFO
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JED
25h 30m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
1:50 pm - 4:45 pm
JED
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SFO
37h 55m1 stop
$975Turkish Airlines
Mon, Jan 5 - Mon, Jan 26
Air India Logo
2:25 pm - 8:50 pm
SFO
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JED
43h 25m2 stops
Air India Logo
9:50 pm - 12:25 pm
JED
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SFO
25h 35m1 stop
$977Air India
Wed, Jan 7 - Thu, Jan 22
Air India Logo
4:30 pm - 9:15 pm
SFO
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JED
41h 45m2 stops
Air India Logo
9:50 pm - 12:25 pm
JED
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SFO
25h 35m1 stop
$979Air India
Sun, Mar 8 - Sat, Mar 14
Turkish Airlines Logo
7:50 pm - 5:10 am
SFO
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JED
23h 20m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
8:20 am - 5:45 pm
JED
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SFO
19h 25m1 stop
$980Turkish Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to Jeddah flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco to Jeddah 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 Jeddah?

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

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Jeddah, 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 Jeddah is September, where tickets cost $968 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,563 and $1,414 respectively.

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

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 Jeddah, 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 Jeddah, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 22 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonApril
Cheapest flight$395
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 15% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 23% increase in price.
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When to book flights from San Francisco to Jeddah

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Jeddah based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking flights from San Francisco to Jeddah

  • Turkish Airlines and KLM Royal Dutch have the best carry-on weight allowance for flights from San Francisco to Jeddah. The combined weight of your carry-on baggage and personal item shouldn’t be more than 26.4 lb in Economy Class cabins. You can upgrade your ticket if you wish to bring more carry-on bags.

    Emirates, Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways, Air France, KLM Royal Dutch, and Singapore Airlines offer special meals for passengers with specific dietary needs on their flights from San Francisco to Jeddah. Special meals served on board these airlines include lactose-free, halal, vegetarian, low-sodium, low-calorie, diabetic, gluten-free, kosher, Hindu, child, and infant meals. The availability of these meals varies from one airline to another, so contact your airline when making a reservation or at least 24 hours before your scheduled departure.

  • How do I get to downtown Jeddah from Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)?

    Taxis are the best and most convenient transportation option from Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) to downtown Jeddah. They are readily available in the Ground Transportation Area. The airport hosts local and international car rental agencies in the South Terminal.

  • What lounges can I find at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)?

    SFO has multiple lounges to relax in before your flight to Jeddah, including American Airlines Admirals Club, Air France – KLM Lounge, Alaska Lounge, Delta Sky Club, United Club, and Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse. These lounges offer resting areas, complimentary drinks and snacks, free high-speed WiFi, dining options, workspaces, flight monitors, and entertainment options.

  • Which airlines have Business Class flights from San Francisco to Jeddah?

    For Business Class flights from San Francisco to Jeddah, consider booking Qatar Airways, Emirates, or Turkish Airlines, which offer this travel option on their connecting flights. You’ll enjoy spacious cabins with extra legroom, comfortable reclining seats, gourmet dining on board, priority services, special baggage allowance, and in-flight entertainment.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Jeddah was $395 for a one-way ticket and $927 for a round-trip.

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

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

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

    When flying out of San Francisco you will be using San Francisco. You will be landing at Jeddah, also known as Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl.

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

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

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

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

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

    Istanbul is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from San Francisco to Jeddah.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Francisco to Jeddah, Emirates or Oman Air?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to Jeddah are Emirates and Oman Air. With an average price for the route of $1,184 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. Oman Air is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,427 and an overall rating of 8.0.

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

    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 Jeddah.

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

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

    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 Jeddah with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline. Booking your flights between San Francisco and JED 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 Jeddah?

    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 Jeddah 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 Jeddah

  • Which other cities can I fly to from Bangkok?
  • From Bangkok, you can extend your trips to other destinations in Thailand like Phuket, Chiang Mai, Udon Thani, Krabi, Chiang Rai, Trat, Hat Yai, Koh Samui, Surat Thani, and Phitsanulok or international destinations like Tokyo, Dubai, London, Los Angeles, Sydney, Beijing, Seoul, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, and Singapore.
  • The San Francisco (SFO) to Jeddah (JED) flight route is primarily served by flights with one or more stops. Popular layover cities for one-stop flights on this route include Doha (DOH), Istanbul (IST), Dubai (DXB), Paris (CDG), Los Angeles (LAX), Amsterdam (AMS), Singapore (SIN), Rome (FCO), and London (LON).
  • On average, one-way flights from San Francisco to Jeddah emit 4400 lb of carbon. If you’re mindful of the environment, consider booking Qatar Airways, Air France, KLM Royal Dutch, ITA Airways, or Lufthansa, which emit less CO₂. These airlines have implemented several sustainable practices to lower carbon emissions.
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO) offers several services and amenities to accommodate passengers with limited mobility. You’ll find wheelchair assistance, accessible restrooms, elevators, ramps, boarding assistance, service animals, and wheelchair-accessible spaces. Most airlines offer wheelchair assistance at the airport, so contact your provider in advance.

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

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco to Jeddah. 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 Francisco to Jeddah? 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.
8.1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3438 reviews
8.1Boarding
8.2Entertainment
8.0Comfort
7.9Food
8.3Crew
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Emirates need to improve the boarding process. There is no point calling for all First and Business Class passengers plus Platinum, Gold and Silver Skywards members at one time. Further to this, try channeling all these people into one entry point with no defined lines. It was chaos. The is a common issue on the Dubai to Riyadh flight. Poor effort Emirates.

2.0 MediocreDuncan, Jul 2025
DXB - RUH
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Emirates need to improve the boarding process. There is no point calling for all First and Business Class passengers plus Platinum, Gold and Silver Skywards members at one time. Further to this, try channeling all these people into one entry point with no defined lines. It was chaos. The is a common issue on the Dubai to Riyadh flight. Poor effort Emirates.

I lost my lock from my luggage, I don’t know someone took something from my bag.

Except for the uncleaned tray, and the delay in serving food for our section (which may have been due to the location of our row) everything else was good. The crew were very professional and responded to our requests promptly throughout the flight. We as a family were not disappointed by Emirates.

It was great, a little more leg room would have been better particularly since we were in premium economy

The boarding process was smooth and the stewardesses were nice. Some delays with drinks at the end of the flight, but no issues.

Thay crew was so nice.Air hostess il ham was so nice.my mom was little scray with airplan turbulence she help us alot.

Seat 💺 was all the way on last row. Food was okay .

Charged for internet that never really worked. The food selection was just ok.

Boarding, seats, entertainment and service were all great. Food was great except for the fact that there were too many sweet items.

The entire crew went above and beyond. This was our first flight with our 3 month old, and they were accommodating and friendly. The crew is attentive and marks a HIGE difference to the regular runs with Avianca and LATAM.

All good. Over four hours flight if provided snacks like Qatar Airways would be better

Lobster starter in business class was not good, tough, served cold, and without butter. Movie selection was missing latest releases, did not offer older classic, high quality movies

Food was absolutely pathetic. I wasted so much food which I thought was inedible. I also loathe the inflight entertainment system which has very little content

My flight was delayed. I was rebooked twice and even the second flight that was additional connection in London was delayed too, so I ended up spending more than 24 hours flying between four different countries and to be honest I’m not sure whether I ever want to use this airline again. My luggage is still delete. It’s been more than 48 hours now so to be honest, I’m not even sure how to describe the level of frustration I have.

My entire row did not have power for the full duration of a 14.5 hour flight. Could not charge any devices such as laptop or phones for the entirety of the long flight. The flight attendants tried to remedy the issue by resetting the power, but were not successful. The only other solution provided was to move me to another seat on the plane which was in the middle row. I had paid for a “preferred” seat that was a window seat. This was a downgrade being offered due to the power issue.

Nothing to complain. The staff and flight was good especially the seats which was better compared than the cloth ones on Qatar airways

I was travelling 3.5 years after. Agree Economy is no business class but the food was mediocre. Ordered a Hindu meal, the salads were bitter . The food was really below quality and had no tast from what I had in the past. Indian Railways probably have a better quality food when compared. However the kids meal was really nice and really appreciate how they were taken care of. The restrooms were dirty .

My flight was with American Airlines 120. The flight was delayed 3 hours and I missed my connection. When I arrived in Doha, the AA staff told me to call an 800 number to rebook a different flight, which was unacceptable. Eventually a Qatar Air staff member helped rebook me on a flight to Manila, that was 12 hours later. They offered me a hotel and meal voucher which I declined, because I didn’t want to leave the airport. Long story short, I spent 12 hours in the Doha airport waiting for my next flight.

Overall the experience was neat with crew being nice and caring especially to parent with kids. The free snacks option was okay. The kiosk at Philly airport didn’t work.

Reason for travelling Tampa to Orlando is to fly Qatar Airline. we end up with American Airline. This was the miserable experience I ever had in my entire travel history. Flight attendants were rude. They hit my knee with the food cart and I was holding ice pack for 2 hours. I still have the pain after a week. WE boarded the flight twice because of the temperature inside the plan.

The planes are very cold. The AC is too much.

It was great honestly the cabin crew were warm and welcoming everything was perfect the food was nice.

Didn’t like anything about the flight: I am so frustrated at this point. Since 8 days I have been dealing with your customer service regarding my seat changes. I paid $51.10 for extra legroom seats and one fine morning I get an email that my seats have been changed. I tried to contact the customer service and they have been just fooling me around stating that my issue will be resolved. Saudia is the worst airline. Pathetic. On the day of my travel, I came at the counter and the guy told me that my seat assigned is 36A and my wife’s seat is different. He then changed my seats to 33A which is not at all a extra legroom seats. I asked the person is these seats are extra legroom he said yes and when I came to the aircraft I am sitting in a normal seat. The TCR Shameer Ansari or Sameeri Ansari came and did nothing telling me that he tried his best find a solution. I need someone to contact me ASAP and I need a refund for the entire flight. I don’t need your Al Fursan points they are worthless. Contact me ASAP.

I recently flew with Saudi Arabian Airlines, and it was truly an outstanding experience from start to finish. The staff were exceptionally polite, professional, and attentive throughout the journey. Check-in was smooth and well-organized, and boarding was efficient and on time. The cabin was spotless and comfortable, with plenty of legroom and a calm, welcoming atmosphere. The in-flight service was top-notch — meals were delicious and offered with generous portions, and the crew made sure every passenger was well taken care of. I also appreciated the wide range of entertainment options, including movies, music, and TV shows in multiple languages. The flight was punctual, and the overall experience reflected the airline’s strong commitment to hospitality and passenger satisfaction. Without a doubt, I’d highly recommend Saudia to anyone traveling within the region or internationally. Their service quality easily matches — and often surpasses — many top global airlines. I’m looking forward to flying with them again! ⸻ Would you like me to tailor it for a specific flight route or class (e.g., Economy, Business, Jeddah–Washington DC)? I can make it sound even more personal or detailed.

It was a disaster. The crew was so rude and had no professionalism. She dropped something onto the floor, then took it from the floor and put it into the food tray. Also, when she got some spilling, she went straight to the toilet, got some tissue and started cleaning the food trolley

I cant wait for planes to have shorter rows with more space! otherwise, all fine thankyou

They lost the stroller and car seat which they found after 4 days, and on the way back they damaged the stroller.

Damage lagguage, They lost the stroller and car seat which they found after 4 days, and on the way back they damaged the stroller.

Same situation saudi lost my pram and car seat and damaged lagguage

My gag was left at liayad airport when I landed at jeddah airport 9 am I waited for my bags at jeddah airport till 2.45 pm almost 6 hrs bad very bad

Second leg of Turkish Airline with Indigo is disaster for following reason. 1) You have to carry your cabin bags through ladder to boeing 777 because it was parked somewhere in parking lot and was not given a gate to board passengers and this seems to be people traveling to and fro from those flights and is not issue with flight itself. 2) I choose non vegetarian food on Turkish portal way ahead of checkin to entire trip, However the Indigo flight gave me random veg food saying they code veg food code from Turkish. 3) Indigo did not served any alcoholic beverages stating some weird reason which is non nonsensical. 4)Indigo have TV screens in front of you but it displays nothing except "Welcome Onboard" with annoying white black ground in dark flight. This is the most stupidest and annoying part because you are held hostage for 7 hours and only thing you could do is stare back at white screen which does not have entertainment package or even flight tracker. Such a shame.

nice and clean plane but the seats and the comfort was not what i expected. i expected more based on all the ads and reviews that i've read. I guess you get what you pay for in economy.

Overall it was good. Food was bad. I ordered gluten free vegetarian meal. But I got gluten free chicken for my long flight from Seattle to Istanbul. I don’t eat any kind of meat. Second meal I got eggplant with meat which I couldn’t eat. I don’t understand why we can’t get gluten free vegetarian meal for a 12 hour flight. I eat the bread and that was it.

Worse worse worse, i would not recommend this airline to anyone. Istanbul airport maybe State of the Art facility but staff is rude, only works if they get tips, and they push you to give tips even though my family had spent $50 in tips. Airline staff doesn't speak english so you really can't understand them. It was a nightmare travelling with Turkish. Never again.

As a big guy the seats are way too small for me. Would prefer more comfortable seats on these long haul flights.

My flight was canceled 1 minute before boarding. The customer service was owful, no one could tell us what was going happened. I spent 30hrs instead of 15 from Washington DC to Brussels. No apologie or help

Boeing 777 is a bad choice for a such a long flight.

The staff at IST airport could have been more helpful. Too much wasted time and the plane from IST to KHI was just horrible. The plane was not clean and smelled bad!

This is my 2nd time with the Turkish airline. Would definitely recommend. In stability we connected to Indiago would not recommend, very cramped seating. No inflight entertainment..service was inferior.

I wouldn't know what the flight was like. AI canceled my flight reservation!! There's no way to speak to an actual human to fix the issue! NEVER AGAIN! ALWAYS BOOK YOUR FLIGHT DIRECTLY WITH THE AIRLINE NEVER GO THROUGH KAYAK OR JUSTFLY.COM!!

Horrible flight. No entertainment or WiFi for a 14-hour flight. No explanations either. I’ll never fly Air India again.

Several seats in business class were broken. Some would not recline, others had other problems. They need to really update the seats and AV.

Never can get flight and nof light for three days .finally travel by bus. Very bad experience.

Food not of any international or even Indian standard. We have many cuisine available but only paneer & sundry items. Improve & provide some good indian items. Entertainment website or channel out of order.

First and the foremost I was shocked to see airindia standards have come down so low . The food was horrible . They served us 3 meals for vegetarian and all the was paneer . The orange juice was not at all cold it was smelly . After you take this heavy price air India should learn from other air lines . I at one point felt like throwing up . After all this when we landed we were not given landing slip . We had to wait for 45 min at the immigration just because no one was given landing slip . To top it all we were 3 passengers and had checked in 4 check in luggage . Out of which 3 have not yet arrived . Basically status says the loaded it in our flight ( this was a direct fight ) and it never reached . We are still waiting . There is nothing great to tell about our flight . The he only good thing was the crew were very helpful .

Lay out shows 1st row and second row given after taking payment. It's a fraud

The seats were extremely uncomfortable. Air India seats used to be very comfortable . with sufficient legroom. In this aircraft there was no legroom. It is a shame that for your profit margins you are trying to pack people like cattle on these long haul flights. The food was terrible. The bread was hard like a rock. Mr CEO of Air India, why don’t you take a flight in economy from India to USA and experience the hardships first hand. It is utter disgrace

Absolutely nothing. Cold and unpleasant airline staff, and to top it all, the entertainment system was broken. Really harrowing experience.

BAD experience. Entertainment system was not working and most of the passengers had this issue. Staff was not helpful. Meal was yuck. Bad old flights.

Communication was terrible. Flight was delayed for 4-5 hours in DC (on the front end, and also after we boarded, we had to get off - some issue with fueling the old plane correctly). There was little to no information on timing or what was happening. Once we reach Delhi airspace, apparently there was weather that caused us not to land - we were actually near the ground, saw the run way, and lifted back up to the sky after being sooo close. Then we circled for about 30 minutes, and they decided to go to Jaipur to land until the weather cleared and to refuel. Again, once we landed in Jaipur (wrong city), there was little to no information on timing or what was happening. Then we heard that the crew was reaching their 24 hours. We sat on the place, on the tarmac for another 3 HOURS, with no food and not enough water for everyone on the flight. Then, they kicked us off the plane with no plan, in the wrong city. We went thru customs, got our bags (thank goodness), and had to ask a bunch of staff what was happening and what to do. Eventually, their soltuion was to bus people back to Delhi (like 6 hours we were told) but not everyone would fit on the bus, and unknown timing on when it would leave. At this point it was 9PM (we were scheduled to arrive in Delhi at 11AM...). My husband and I decided to risk it and take a cab that we had to pay ourselves (about $200 US dollars) to get to Delhi (about 5 hour drive). We both had terrible trips back to the US as well - almost missed connecting flight, forced to pay for carry-on luggage (a small back pack!) and duty-free goods by the Air India staff last minute. Just terrible experience all around. Never again with AI! The ONLY good thing was the air hostesses were kind and patient - example: they made sure people with food allergies got their correct.

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