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$384 Find Cheap Flights from San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport

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Cheapest round-trip
$590
Overall average: $691
British Airways
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SFO - LHR • Non-stop
Cheapest non-stop
$590
Typical prices: $659-$851
United Airlines
Mon 1/19Thu 1/29
SFO - LHR • Non-stop
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Virgin's Economy Delight offers extra legroom.
Expect slow security at London Heathrow Terminal 5.
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Cheapest • from $598 (round-trip)
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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Heathrow (SFO-LHR)

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

Mon, Jan 19 - Tue, Feb 10
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8:40 pm - 3:10 pmSFO-LHR
10h 30mnonstop
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3:25 pm - 6:45 pmLHR-SFO
11h 20mnonstop
$590British Airways
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Mon, Jan 5 - Tue, Jan 20
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5:30 pm - 12:00 pmSFO-LHR
10h 30mnonstop
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11:45 am - 3:00 pmLHR-SFO
11h 15mnonstop
$591American Airlines
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Thu, Mar 12 - Fri, Mar 20
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
5:40 pm - 4:00 pmSFO-LHR
15h 20m1 stop
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6:40 am - 3:35 pmLHR-SFO
15h 55m1 stop
$592Scandinavian Airlines
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Tue, Apr 21 - Wed, May 6
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4:45 pm - 4:25 pmSFO-LHR
15h 40m2 stops
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7:50 pm - 2:40 pmLHR-SFO
26h 50m2 stops
$593Scandinavian Airlines
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Tue, Dec 30 - Mon, Jan 26
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8:40 pm - 3:10 pmSFO-LHR
10h 30mnonstop
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3:25 pm - 6:45 pmLHR-SFO
11h 20mnonstop
$594British Airways
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Sat, Mar 7 - Sat, Mar 21
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4:40 pm - 9:35 amSFO-LHR
32h 55m2 stops
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3:35 pm - 3:35 pmLHR-SFO
31h 00m2 stops
$595Scandinavian Airlines
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Mon, Mar 16 - Fri, Mar 27
United Airlines Logo
1:50 pm - 7:25 amSFO-LHR
10h 35mnonstop
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6:00 pm - 10:50 amLHR-SFO
23h 50m1 stop
$596United Airlines
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Sun, Feb 1 - Mon, Feb 9
Air Canada Logo
11:20 am - 11:50 amSFO-LHR
16h 30m1 stop
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11:05 am - 9:22 pmLHR-SFO
42h 17m2 stops
$597Air Canada
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Thu, Feb 12 - Fri, Feb 20
United Airlines Logo
12:50 pm - 7:25 amSFO-LHR
10h 35mnonstop
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9:00 am - 4:30 pmLHR-SFO
15h 30m1 stop
$598United Airlines
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Sat, Feb 7 - Tue, Feb 17
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1:30 pm - 5:40 pmSFO-LHR
20h 10m2 stops
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10:20 am - 11:14 pmLHR-SFO
20h 54m2 stops
$599Scandinavian Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to Heathrow flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco to Heathrow 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 Heathrow? 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 Francisco to London Heathrow Airport?

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

For San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Saturday is the most expensive. Flying from London Heathrow Airport back to San Francisco, the best deals are generally found on Thursday, with Friday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport, 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 London Heathrow Airport is October, where tickets cost $666 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,080 and $943 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport?

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 $687 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport?

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 London Heathrow Airport, 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 London Heathrow Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 7% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 4 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from San Francisco to Heathrow

 
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Airlines
United Airlines

United's Polaris Lounge offers a luxurious experience with seated meals and less crowding.


United's Premium Plus offers extra recline and legroom, ideal for long-haul comfort.

British Airways

Upgrade to premium economy for more space, priority boarding, and extra legroom on long flights.


BA's premium economy offers seven inches extra legroom, ideal for long-haul comfort.

Virgin Atlantic

Virgin's Economy Delight offers extra legroom and priority boarding, enhancing comfort on long flights.


Enjoy gourmet meals and a unique onboard bar in Virgin's Upper Class.

Iberia

Iberia's Premium Economy features wider seats, adjustable headrests, and USB power outlets.


Iberia offers free messaging for loyalty members, ensuring connectivity during flights.

Delta

Delta's Premium Select offers memory foam pillows and footrests for enhanced comfort.


Delta offers free Wi-Fi for SkyMiles members on domestic flights, ensuring connectivity.

Lufthansa

Lufthansa's Premium Economy offers 50% more space and an extra checked bag for long-haul flights.


Lufthansa offers 11 special meals for dietary needs, bookable 24 hours before departure.

Airports
SFO

SFO offers curbside check-in for United, Delta, and Southwest, making it a convenient option for families or those with lots of luggage.

LHR

For a cost-effective ride to central London, take the Elizabeth Line from Heathrow, which is cheaper than the Express and offers a comfortable journey.

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Duncan is a freelance travel writer, copywriter and book author in constant search of travel stories and the perpetual sensation of being on holiday. He’s never happier than when on a dusty trail in search of empty waves or ducking under the piste tape in search of snowbound solitude. British born, living in Germany, but happiest heading for the horizon. His first book, Found in Translation, explores the etymologies and stories of country names around the world and is out now.

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Currently based in Scotland after living in South Africa and the United States, Jessica has been writing travel and aviation content for more than 10 years. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure and TripSavvy, and has had work published by Condé Nast Traveller and The Independent. She has traveled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

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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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KAYAK's tips to save more on a San Francisco to Heathrow flight

Based on the flight data for the route from San Francisco (SFO) to London Heathrow (LHR), it appears that Tuesdays in October are generally the cheapest days to fly.

Day Selection: Choose to fly on a Tuesday for the best rates.

Month Selection: Opt for flights in October for lower prices.

Booking Time: Book your flight around 14 days in advance to get the best deal.

Airline Choice: Consider flying with WestJet, as it is generally the cheapest airline for this route.

Flight Type: Opt for flights with one stop, as they are cheaper than direct flights.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$384
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 10% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 16% increase in price.
Flight from San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport

When to book flights from San Francisco to Heathrow

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Heathrow based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Flights from San Francisco to Heathrow: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from San Francisco to Heathrow 
GeraldFlew with Virgin AtlanticSFO-LHRJun 2025
Virgin Atlantic uses terminal 3. Much faster clearing customs than terminal 5
Verified travelerFlew with American AirlinesSFO-LHRJun 2025
Large number of passengers on the flight so arrive early to the airport and to the boarding gate
PallaviFlew with British AirwaysSFO-LHRApr 2025
Eat at the lounge first so you are not stuck eating overcooked cheese ravioli
TapanFlew with British AirwaysSFO-LHROct 2024
Great baggage policy in BA.. The worst part was experience at London Heathrow airport. Security was slow, too many people. Almost lost connecting flight even with 2 hours layover.

FAQs for booking San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport flights

  • Are there nonstop flights from San Francisco to Heathrow Airport?

    It is possible to fly directly into London from San Francisco. American Airlines and British Airways offer direct London flight deals, making the two airlines highly sought after by business travelers. However, you’ll have to add a few dollars for a ticket. Other airlines, such as Lufthansa, Aer Lingus, KLM, and Finnair have one-stop flights with one or multiple layovers in Frankfurt, Munich, Dublin, Amsterdam, and Helsinki.

  • Where can I find car rental companies at Heathrow Airport?

    If you prefer driving to your hotel or the city center from Heathrow Airport, you can rent a car from the car rental agencies located at every terminal's arrival concourses. You can rent a vehicle from some renowned companies, such as National, Avis, Europcar, Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, and Budget.

  • How can I get to London City from Heathrow Airport?

    You can access London city from Heathrow Airport by bus. The National Express buses depart the Heathrow Central Station, nestled between Terminals 2 and 3, every 15min. The journey takes about 50min. You can also take the Heathrow Express Trains that connect to Paddington Station in London. Fares cost around £15.87 ($22) - £18.04 ($25). Otherwise, take the typical black taxis, Minicabit, or cabs, which might charge about £2.89 ($4) - £5.05 ($7). You can also book a Heathrow Shuttle Transfer to your hotel or city center, although these have several stops.

  • Where are the airport lounges at San Francisco Airport?

    There are about seven lounges at San Francisco Airport (SFO) where you can relax and enjoy VIP services before your Heathrow (LHR) flight. They include the Air France-KLM Lounge (International Terminal A), American Airlines Admirals Club (Terminal 1), The Centurion Lounge (Terminal 3), Delta Sky Club (Terminal 2), Japan Airlines Sakura Lounge (Terminal A, immediately next to Gate A1), and others.

  • What options are there for going from downtown San Francisco to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)?

    You can always choose to go from downtown San Francisco to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) via public transportation, such as bus lines 91 and 397, which will bring you to the travel hub in just under 1 hour. An easy way to head to the airport is by driving, a trip that will generally take you around 15 to 20 minutes in total, depending on what traffic is like at the time.

  • What different cities are served by London Heathrow Airport (LHR)?

    While London Heathrow Airport (LHR) primarily serves the city of London, it is also the main arrival airport for other towns in the region. For example, if you are going to the towns of Hounslow, Hayes, or Staines-upon-Thames, you will first need to fly into LHR before then going to your final destination.

  • Does San Francisco International Airport (SFO) offer any amenities for travelers with limited mobility?

    San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is equipped with elevators and ramps in order to make it accessible for travelers in wheelchairs. If you or someone that you are traveling with will need additional assistance, airport employees are also available to help you, including with navigating the airport and going through security.

  • What dining options are available at London Heathrow Airport (LHR)?

    If you are hungry once you have landed at London Heathrow Airport (LHR), you can choose from a variety of dining options. For example, Carluccio’s, Costa, and Giraffe are all restaurant options that you will find in the Departure terminals.

  • Are there any hotels located directly at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)?

    If you have an early flight out of San Francisco International Airport (SFO), you may want to book a nearby hotel room for the night before. The Grand Hyatt at SFO is located on airport property and can be directly accessed by taking the AirTrain.

  • Does San Francisco International Airport (SFO) have any pet relief areas?

    There are outdoor animal relief areas near Terminals 1 and 3 of San Francisco International Airport (SFO), as well as indoor animal relief areas in each terminal. You can easily find these zones by following the painted pawprints that are on the ground. 

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport was $384 for a one-way ticket and $590 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San Francisco and London Heathrow Airport?

    Yes

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport?

    San Francisco and London Heathrow Airport are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave San Francisco from San Francisco and will be arriving at London Heathrow.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport?

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport flight route: KLM, Lufthansa, United Airlines, SWISS, Iberia, and American Airlines.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport?

    The Boeing 777 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport?

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

  • On which days can I fly direct from San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport?

    There are nonstop flights from San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport on a daily basis.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to London are Delta and Finnair. With an average price for the route of $835 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. Finnair is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $686 and an overall rating of 7.6.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport?

    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 London Heathrow Airport.

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

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

    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 London Heathrow Airport with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline. Booking your flights between San Francisco and LHR 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 London Heathrow Airport?

    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 London Heathrow Airport 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 London Heathrow Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $402 or less one-way and $701 or less round-trip.
  • Are you traveling for business? San Francisco Airport (SFO) offers business-centric services to make your trip as productive and convenient as possible. There is a Business Center in the International Terminal Main Building with free Wi-Fi, charging outlets, fax and copying solutions.
  • Flight boarding and cargo handling can be more convenient if you're at the right terminal. If you booked a Virgin Atlantic or British Airways ticket from San Francisco Airport (SFO), it would be best to check-in at the International Terminal. However, American Airlines depart from Terminal 2.
  • Do you have a lot of baggage and require inter-terminal transport at London-Heathrow Airport (LHR)? There are bus shuttles that transfer passengers from the arrival terminals to the Main Arrival Hall. You can also take the underground train, but you'll have to purchase a ticket at the terminal station.
  • Families will relish flying from San Francisco Airport (SFO) because it has many family-friendly amenities. The airport provides baggage assistance, nursing rooms, and children's play areas in Terminals 1, 2, and 3.
  • Travelers driving to the airport can find plenty of parking spaces within the San Francisco hub. You can park at the International Garage A or G. These charge about $2 per 15min, with a daily maximum of around $36. There's also a long-term parking lot with a daily maximum of about $18.
  • If you would like to have a working cellphone during your time in London, you can always purchase a SIM card from Sim Local at London Heathrow Airport (LHR). This shop provides travelers with a variety of SIM and phone plan options, and you can purchase UK charging blocks and cables here as well.
  • Travelers that forgot to pack something can always go shopping at one of the many stores that are located at San Francisco International Airport (SFO). You can buy things like snacks and travel items from Hudson News, as well as from Skyline News + Gifts.
  • Those that would like to freshen up after a long day of traveling can always choose to take a shower once they have landed at London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Shower facilities can be found in several of the airport’s lounges, including the Plaza Premium Lounge and the Aspire Lounge. You can access these services by paying a small fee.

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San Francisco to London Heathrow

Monday

British Airways, United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

British Airways, United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic

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Thursday

British Airways, United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic

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Friday

British Airways, United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic

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Saturday

British Airways, United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic

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Sunday

British Airways, United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic

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London Heathrow to San Francisco

Monday

British Airways, United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic

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Tuesday

British Airways, United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic

British Airways, United Airlines, +1 more

Wednesday

British Airways, United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic

British Airways, United Airlines, +1 more

Thursday

British Airways, United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic

British Airways, United Airlines, +1 more

Friday

British Airways, United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic

British Airways, United Airlines, +1 more

Saturday

British Airways, United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic

British Airways, United Airlines, +1 more

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British Airways, United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic

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

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco to London. 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 8010 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.9Comfort
8.5Crew
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7.3Food
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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.

8.0 ExcellentDeborah, Nov 2025LAX - RDU
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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

Plenty of leg room, temperature was great and staff was excellent. Would do it more often.

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.

Passengers need to check in big baggage instead of bringing on the plane. That cause inconvenience for everyone. Otherwise flight was good.

Flight delayed for two and half hours and then canceled altogether due to mechanical issues. No mechanic onsite to fix so had to send one from LAX.

Great. Very smooth. Plenty of information. However, wish they would give out a menu in advance of making a dinner choice like other international airlines. The flight attendant says chicken or pasta and there are details about ingredients or spices requiring the passenger to ask which requires the flight attendant to answer many times. So easy to solve this problem. P

My husband upgraded our seats and I don't know if it was due to the type of planet was or if they didn't upgrade our seats. We were supposed to be in I believe comfort seats and they were just as tight as any other seat- no leg room and we are very tall people but at least it wasn't extremely cold. My husband did put in a complaint about our seating because he paid extra and if we would have known that the space and the tightness would have been the same, we just would have gotten the emergency row emergency row seats that we normally get. We love Delta but both our flights coming home we're not good. Oh I forgot to mention that on our flight to Hawaii our luggage wheels got broke and we had to purse new luggage on vacation then we never had this problem so we didn't know protocol and reported it after we got home only for them to tell is we only had 24hrs to report the damage. Not sure what was going on with Delta this vacation trip.

Food has been disappointing in both legs of flight to india

Great staff great experience, made a 2 hour delay very bearable

Great staff, great experience, made a 2 hour delay very bearable

Food was the worst I’ve had on a VA flight. Normally it’s a lot better

I was my pleasure to fly virgin on my birthday for my first solo trip ever 🫶🏼

These are one of the older seat arrangements facing away from the windows! Not particularly convenient sets. No storage spaces. NO COAT HANGING HOOKS. Inconvenient business class seat compared to any other airlines of similar class. Staff are excellent! Extremely professional, friendly. Food is good too.

Overall, flight was excellent but check in was very slow for Premium Economy. Economy queue was shorter but we weren't allowed to use it.

The staff was not very polite but the flight was very very nice and comfortable and the entertainment was great

Great crew - old style upper class seats on the older fleet now feels dated

Premium economy more comfortable than economy, but not by much. Did was awful, do not try the omelette. Flight crew were helpful. Flight was delayed by over an hour. Overall but bad, arrived safely and thank God.

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?

My experience on this United Airlines flight was highly uncomfortable, primarily due to two issues: Cabin Temperature: The temperature on the Boeing 737 MAX 8 was unacceptably high, feeling consistently around 80 degrees throughout the flight. This made sleeping impossible and significantly detracted from the experience. Seating Arrangement: Being stuck in a middle seat for a six-and-a-half-hour overnight flight compounded the discomfort. Moving forward, I will always purchase a seat assignment to avoid this situation.

Premium Plus is a really good idea for longer flights

Same as last comment. Food sucks. Quality. Not surprising most people have no clue about nourishment Clearly

We were in business class. the angled seats in that class do not have a real window view & the placement of the controls are bad. But we knew that. But the food options were mediocre. The taste was fine, but the size was for a child. It’s just really feels like United is skimping on everything. Even when we were in the Polaris lounge they did not have diet sodas. They said they were out no Coke zero no Diet Coke, etc. I do not think the portion of nuts they serve on the plane could get any smaller. Really a minimal service and offer for what you’re paying for in business.

We had to deboard 2 times due to maintenance issues. They changed the plane, and then we got deviated to LAX due to maibtenance issues on the other plane, had to sleep at LAX and los a full day.

From the first moment you interact with United Airlines, you can expect nothing less but extreme frustration. The baggage handler at the bag drop seems completely unbothered by the presence of customers waiting in line. No help was extended to load the baggage whatsoever. And if any of your bags is overweight by 0.01 pound they will make you re-distribute everything in your suitcase just to play power trip. When it was time to board no help was extended to customers to locate their seats. Moreover. It was a chaotic mess at the gate when it was unclear who should board first and everyone just bunched up, trying to get on the plane. I am sure the crew was doing their best to perform their jobs while being paid their wages however it shouldn’t be that hard to smile once or twice when you’re in the business if serving customers. It is a shame for the United States of America to have a flagship carrier of such low caliber. Our flight was also delayed by about an hour and a half due to further delays prior to our inbound flight. Being someone who has travelled for both business and leisure in Asia, Europe, and South America I have never experienced such poor quality of service.

The staff was very nice and helpful. Some of the best crew I have met.

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Was all good.l including a sofdrink. AA improved significantly. There was no entertainment.

I've taken British Airways before and it has been great. On this trip to Spain and Portugal we had two BA flights. On both flights we were taken by bus from the terminal out to the plane on the tarmac. There were many older folks on these flights, and to ask people in their 70s to lug their carry-on and personal items up the long mobile staircase to the plane entrance, is very disturbing. I won't be taking British Airways in the future. Many people on these flights were very unhappy.

The food on the flight was of marginal quality. Small bits of chicken, instant mashed potatoes and some carrots. The rolls were very dry, nearly inedible. The seats were quite small and didn’t allow for any shifting of position during the flight. There was limited leg room.0

The seats are so small that you can barely move at all. Don't try to eat with utensils in your seat either - you will elbow your neighbor in the face. Miserably small and I swear they are shrinking every time I fly. Food was meh (per usual), but at least there is free alcohol on an overseas flight. Doesn't make up for sitting in a torture chamber while hurtling through the air with hundreds of fussy people, but it's something. Entertainment options (movies, shows) are okay, nothing special, but at least there are screens, because most of the seats in these large planes do not have adjustable lighting - or air control - that you can get to, it's too high to reach - which makes reading impossible. Zero stars, AA.

Terrible customer service. I booked business class and the counter agent didn’t bother asking me about any choice or preferred seat, basically assigned me that last seat and couldn’t even answer if it was a business class seat. Also iberia lost my suitcase on my flight from JFK to MAD with the layover in BCN. Useless customer service at the counter. Thank goodness I happened to check the baggage claim area of the next flight in…there it was.

Disaster. Downgraded. Zero apology. No effort or coordination between gate and crew. Awful seat blocked by door emergency slide box. Iberia is a mess. App never works. Avoid this airline.

We departed late but made up most of the time in flight. Our ticket was pure economy, so it wasn’t anything fancy; however, I heard that we arrived in Madrid at the exact same time that First Class passengers arrived! Overall, our experience was similar to what we had on other American Airlines transatlantic flights - good value at a reasonable price. We were even able to get our carry-on baggage onto the plane without needing to gate check it.

The crew were friendly and helpful. Iberia lost our luggage on arrival, Friday and we didn't get it until Sunday at 10:00 p.m. local Malaga time. I also paid $382.80 for seat assignments but two out out of the four were not together. Iberia mentioned that it was because the plane was delayed in Madrid before our flight began in LAX. They should compensate us half of my payment.

Although business class, the seating was really cramped. The food was so so.

Smooth trip no turbulence which is always a bonus for me lol! In cattle class so an element of being a bit squished (but not as bad as other shorter haul airlines) smaller plane than the one we flew out on and entertainment system wasn’t as modern but still definitely passed the time. Lovely crew x

Flying on the Boeing 787 from Seattle to London was everything that I expected. Every thing was great.

Seat pitch is not enough to eat comfortably. When seat in front is reclined, your screen comes closer to your face. Ryanair seats are actually more comfortable.

The leg from Portland to Heathrow was great for a business class ticket. The BA leg from Heathrow to Lisbon was terrible. Basically coach seating with an empty seat between you and next passenger. Absolutely no leg room. Should not have been charged for business class and it was a 3 hour flight.

The flat beds. Other than that, the place was not clean.

Moved me away from my family and refused to fix it.

I have always been pleased with their service. Would not change a thing

Seating and food was the worst we have experienced in 35 years of traveling for both personal and busines .

Economy seats felt more cramped than other flights we have taken.7 hr, painful sitting hours 6 and 7. Web site difficult to deal with. Originally put in for 1 special meal due to type 2. Meal was awful. Tried to change selection to standard for return flight, on app and website, unable to complete that action.

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