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6:00 am - 8:59 pmSFO-LGA
11h 59m1 stop
11:00 pm - 9:55 amLGA-SFO
13h 55m1 stop
$160Frontier
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tir., sep. 17 - ons., sep. 25
6:00 am - 8:59 pmSFO-LGA
11h 59m1 stop
10:00 pm - 11:59 pmLGA-SFO
28h 59m1 stop
$164Frontier
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tor., aug. 15 - lør., aug. 24
11:45 am - 11:13 pmSFO-EWR
8h 28m1 stop
6:00 am - 10:22 amEWR-SFO
7h 22m1 stop
$219Delta
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fre., sep. 6 - fre., sep. 13
6:00 am - 6:33 pmSFO-EWR
9h 33m1 stop
6:00 am - 10:22 amEWR-SFO
7h 22m1 stop
$220Delta
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fre., sep. 6 - fre., sep. 13
9:08 pm - 5:30 amSFO-EWR
5h 22mnonstop
4:00 pm - 7:24 pmEWR-SFO
6h 24mnonstop
$231Alaska Airlines
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ons., okt. 23 - fre., nov. 1
9:08 pm - 5:21 amSFO-EWR
5h 13mnonstop
9:00 am - 12:22 pmEWR-SFO
6h 22mnonstop
$235Alaska Airlines
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fre., nov. 1 - lør., nov. 9
1:10 pm - 11:43 pmSFO-EWR
7h 33m1 stop
6:35 am - 11:54 amEWR-SFO
8h 19m1 stop
$254United Airlines
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ons., sep. 4 - lør., sep. 7
1:10 pm - 11:43 pmSFO-EWR
7h 33m1 stop
6:30 am - 9:30 amEWR-SFO
6h 00mnonstop
$266United Airlines
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ons., sep. 4 - tir., sep. 10
10:05 pm - 11:32 amSFO-JFK
10h 27m1 stop
6:50 am - 10:07 amJFK-SFO
6h 17mnonstop
$289JetBlue
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ons., aug. 21 - tor., sep. 5
3:05 pm - 11:44 pmSFO-JFK
5h 39mnonstop
6:50 am - 10:07 amJFK-SFO
6h 17mnonstop
$291JetBlue
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fre., sep. 6 - søn., sep. 8

Flights from San Francisco to New York - Travel Insights & Trends

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

What is the cheapest San Francisco to New York flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from San Francisco to New York.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from San Francisco to New York cost $148 and was between San Francisco and New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $269.

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

The average price of all flights from San Francisco to New York clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to New York on a Tuesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to fly from San Francisco to New York. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Wednesday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to New York?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from San Francisco to New York, 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 New York is February, where tickets cost $311 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of tickets is $551 and $496 respectively.

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

The average 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 $572 on average

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from San Francisco to New York, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to New York, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 141 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San Francisco to New York?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the cheapest one-way ticket from San Francisco to New York found on KAYAK was with Frontier for $77. Frontier proposed a round-trip connection from $160 and Delta from $219.

Which airlines fly most frequently between San Francisco and New York?

San Francisco and New York are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are United Airlines (63 flights per week), Delta (47 flights per week), and Alaska Airlines (42 flights per week).

Which airlines fly non-stop between San Francisco and New York?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from San Francisco to New York.
There are 5 airlines that fly nonstop from San Francisco to New York. They are: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, JetBlue and United Airlines. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with JetBlue at $107 for a one-way flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at JetBlue.

How many flights are there between San Francisco and New York per day?

Each day, there are between 26 and 31 nonstop flights that take off from San Francisco and land in New York, with an average flight time of 5h 39m. The most common departure time is 10:00 pm and most flights take off in the morning, while the most flights land at New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport. Each week, there are 212 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between San Francisco and New York?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from San Francisco to New York take?

The duration of a nonstop flight to New York from San Francisco is typically 5h 13m. The journey crosses a distance of 2,566 miles.

What’s the earliest departure time from San Francisco to New York?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from San Francisco at 5:50 am and will be landing in New York at 2:27 pm.

What’s the latest departure time from San Francisco to New York?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from San Francisco to New York jets off at 11:40 pm and lands at 8:16 am.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

August

Cheapest flight

$77
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 19% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 3% lower on average.
Flight from San Francisco to New York John F Kennedy Airport

When to book flights from San Francisco to New York

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

  • What is the best way to get to downtown New York from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)?

    The city center of New York and JFK are about 17 miles apart, and you can commute between the two destinations using various options. For those heading to Manhattan on a budget, consider taking the subway, which will get you there in about an hour. If you want to get there quickly, a taxi is handy, covering the journey in approximately 35 minutes.

  • Which is the best arrival airport if I want to visit the Statue of Liberty?

    Two of New York’s international airports, JFK and EWR, have direct train and subway connections to the iconic Statue of Liberty. However, EWR is the better arrival option as it is situated about 7 miles from the statue, compared to JFK, which is around 14 miles away.

  • Can I take an Uber from downtown to San Francisco Airport (SFO)?

    In general, a ride on Uber won’t cost you too much, but traffic conditions can affect the price. You can meet your driver on Level 5 of the domestic terminal garage or curbside on the departures level of the international terminal.

  • What is the most convenient way to get from New York LaGuardia to Manhattan?

    By far the most convenient option is to take a taxi or ride-hailing service, such as Uber or Lyft, especially if you have a lot of luggage or are traveling in a large party. Your driver will be waiting for you at baggage claim and will happily transport your party and all the luggage to the car. Depending on traffic, this option usually takes around 30–45 minutes and costs between $40 and $60. Another alternative is to take a shuttle bus, such as the NYC Airporter or SuperShuttle.

  • What is the most cost-effective way to get from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Manhattan?

    The combination of the AirTrain and the NYC subway system is the most cost-effective way to make the trip. The AirTrain will cost a few dollars, and the journey on the subway will cost even less. However, be forewarned that this may be a challenging journey if you have several bags to carry.

  • If money is no object, what is the most luxurious way to travel from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Manhattan?

    If you’re really looking to splurge, US Helicopter flies to and from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) from three locations in Manhattan: the Wall Street Heliport, E. 34th Street and W. 30th Street. The cost for this service is $159 per person, but please note that you will be limited to one checked bag and one carry-on bag per passenger.

  • Are there hotels at the airports in New York?

    Several airports in New York are within easy reach of hotels, making it convenient for travelers with late arrivals to spend a night there. If you're one such traveler arriving via EWR, consider booking a room at Newark Liberty International Airport Marriott or Courtyard by Marriott Newark Downtown.

  • Are there lactating rooms at the airports in New York?

    Families arriving with babies at LaGuardia Airport (LGA) will find Mamava Pods for breastfeeding and pumping in privacy. These pods are located in Terminals A, B, C and D. In Terminal C, you can find them at the top of the exit stairs, close to the entrance to gates 28–42.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Francisco to New York?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to New York was $77 for a one-way ticket and $160 for a round-trip.

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

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

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

    JetBlue, American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Francisco to New York flight route.

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

    The Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Francisco to New York flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to New York?

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

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Francisco to New York, Alaska Airlines or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to New York are Alaska Airlines and Delta. With an average price for the route of $428 and an overall rating of 8.0, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $418 and an overall rating of 8.0.

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

    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 New York.

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

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

    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 New York with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline.

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

    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 New York from San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Francisco to New York

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $248 or less one-way and $486 or less round-trip.
  • There are four passenger terminals at San Francisco International Airport (SFO). The International Terminal is not connected to the other domestic Terminals 1, 2 and 3. Terminal 1 (Boarding Area B), Terminal 2 (Boarding Areas C and D), and Terminal 3 (Boarding Areas E and F) handle domestic and precleared flights. The International Terminal (Boarding Areas A and G) handles international flights and some domestic flights. Movement between the terminals is made easier by riding AirTrain, which departs at 5–15 minute intervals. However, you can also use the walkways.
  • When passengers on flights from San Francisco to New York want to head to the airport in style, they often opt for a car service. San Francisco's Pleasant Limo has a wide variety of vehicles to meet your party's needs. The vehicles are clean and well-maintained, the drivers are accommodating, and they will even highlight points of interest along the route. Plus, your entire trip can be booked online.
  • If you are dropping off a rental car at San Francisco Airport (SFO) before your flight, the process could not be more straightforward. You drive to the Rental Car Center, which is just southwest of the airport on Highway 101, and after dropping off your car, you can take the AirTrain Blue Line to all of the terminal buildings. The AirTrain is fully automated and runs 24 hours per day.
  • If you are planning on using frequent flyer points on flights from San Francisco to New York, remember that two of the biggest operators at San Francisco Airport, United and American Airlines, reward travel based on zones. This means that the number of points you will earn will remain the same even if you cannot fly non-stop from your departure point to your destination.
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO) features lounges which are accessible to all passengers at a reduced cost. Many airlines operate their lounges at this facility, such as Delta Sky Club and American Airlines Admirals Club. Suppose you’re flying United Airlines. They operate through Terminal 3, with their lounge in Concourse F (post-security).
  • If your flight is scheduled for an early morning departure, it may be convenient to spend a night at a hotel near SFO. Most of these establishments provide courtesy shuttles that drop clients at the airport. Therefore, plan and book a room at the La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport West to beat the morning traffic.
  • Moms traveling with their littlest family members will be keen to know that SFO has designated rooms where they can pump and breastfeed in privacy. You can access these rooms in Terminal 2, near gates C7, D4 and D14. You’ll also find sinks, sockets and seats for your convenience.
  • If you'll be arriving at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), keep in mind that all passengers can access the various lounges at this facility at a reduced cost. If you’re a Priority Pass holder, you may access the Art & Lounge and the Lufthansa Business Lounge situated in Terminal B.
  • Passengers looking for something to eat before long flights from San Francisco to New York have a wealth of options at San Francisco Airport (SFO). The airport offers sushi at Tomokazu; classic burgers at the Burger Joint; top-flight wine, beer, and spirits at SF Uncork'd; and authentic Southwestern and Mexican fare at Urban Tortilla.
  • If you have some time to kill before your flight, stop by InMotion Entertainment in the International Terminal Hall at San Francisco Airport (SFO). InMotion offers everything a cross-country traveler needs, including headphones, electronics, travel gear and a host of accessories.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from San Francisco to New York?

Find which airlines fly direct from San Francisco Airport to New York, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

San Francisco to New York

Monday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +29 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +30 more

Tuesday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +29 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +30 more

Wednesday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +28 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +29 more

Thursday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +30 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +31 more

Friday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +29 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +30 more

Saturday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +29 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +30 more

Sunday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +29 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +30 more

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Nonstop returns

New York to San Francisco

Monday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +30 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +31 more

Tuesday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +31 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +32 more

Wednesday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +30 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +31 more

Thursday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +31 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +32 more

Friday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +30 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +31 more

Saturday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +31 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +32 more

Sunday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +29 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +30 more

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Top 5 airlines serving from San Francisco to New York

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco to New York. 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 New York? 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.
8.0
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 9365 reviews
8.2Boarding
8.6Crew
7.2Entertainment
7.9Comfort
7.2Food
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I don't understand why passengers are frequently told that they must check their carry-on luggage due to the full flight and we board and find there are multiple empty overhead cabins with space for our carry-on. Crew should be more accurate in their assessment of the space (they have radios and I assumed they were in communication with a crew member on the plan who could tell them that the spaces were full or that there were remaining spaces). We were told in no uncertain terms that any remaining passengers yet to board had to check their carry on because no space remained on the plane, but there were multiple spaces available (including some that were completely empty) when we boarded. As someone who travels with things I must have with me, I do not appreciate this misinformation which causes me delay because I have to wait at baggage claim to get my small carry-on.

6.0 GoodAnonymous, Jul 2024SFO - BUR
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I don't understand why passengers are frequently told that they must check their carry-on luggage due to the full flight and we board and find there are multiple empty overhead cabins with space for our carry-on. Crew should be more accurate in their assessment of the space (they have radios and I assumed they were in communication with a crew member on the plan who could tell them that the spaces were full or that there were remaining spaces). We were told in no uncertain terms that any remaining passengers yet to board had to check their carry on because no space remained on the plane, but there were multiple spaces available (including some that were completely empty) when we boarded. As someone who travels with things I must have with me, I do not appreciate this misinformation which causes me delay because I have to wait at baggage claim to get my small carry-on.

If Alaska Air is going to partner with other airlines, then it has to make the transition to the connecting flight better, especially if Alaska Air is the one that is running late. When I realized our 30 minutes of lateness due to weather was going to make getting to my connecting flight home more difficult ,I would have expected more from the crew than blank stares and "sorry". My son and I had 20 minutes to get from Gate E to the end of Gate K in the Chicago airport. My 50+ year-old body had to sprint and yell to get through the throngs and have any chance of arriving to the gate on time. In addition, the seats I had chosen when I purchased the connecting flight were changed so that my son and I placed in the last rows next to the bathrooms and were separated. There needs to be better communication between the airlines if one is going to be late. The thought of not making it home on time (we still had an 1.5 hour drive to get there) was stressful and unnecessary.

On time. Seats were comfortable. Staff was great. The plane was freezing cold! (And I prefer it to be cold, but it was freezing!) And they only offered water or juice. But overall, would fly again!

They had all the passengers running around the airport as they kept changing the gate (from B7 to C1 to B16). Then they were saying the flight would be delayed and then they immediately boarded it, almost standing passengers who'd wandered off thinking it was delayed.

Good and easy. Seats are a bit crammed and plane was small.

Be prepared for departure delays at SFO while the runways are under construction. No fault of the airlines, so be flexible. Alaska is my favorite air line but needs to pay flight attendants for all the time they're at work, not just when in the air.

Crew was great snacks could be approved upon. Healthier options

Everything was great but there were no entertainment options available.

Flight was delayed 2 hours. It was too cold inside the cabin. My seat mate had no jacket so she was shivering the entire flight. The stewardess says there’s no available blanket.

The plane had to sit on the tarmac for 45 minutes once it had landed. Not Alaska’s fault.

First, the flight was schedule to leave at 12:08. Delayed to 12:38. It is 12:58 and I am sitting at the gate. The staff are not communicating with us (just tell me it’s gonna be five hours if that’s the case, quit hufflepuffing around like you’re trying to board us when the plane isn’t even here and you don’t know where your crew are. I’m still waiting for any communication about the further delay. This is a rebooked flight from a cancelled flight yesterday, when the airline failed to fulfill its fiduciary responsibility to hotel and cover transport for overnight cancelations. Asking about the food on the flight? What food?!? Delta doesn’t serve meals unless you pay for them and you really want me to give delta a high rating for passing out processed snacks (fun size!)? Can we be for real. Delta is cementing itself in history as one of the cheap, stingy, outdated, glory days are over airlines, and it shows. I took this flight knowing delta was going to provide below level service but this is beyond burgers!! I can’t believe a multi billion or dollar company looked straight in my eyes yesterday and I told me this wasn’t their fault and there for the extra cost in hotel and hundreds of dollars in Ubers are MY RESPONSIBILITY. The only thing I am at fault for is believing delta is reputable company worthy of my dollars. I’m not even sure I want to be compensated unless it is cash because I would rather die never traveling again than to put money in their pockets.

Flight was delayed. Had to get rebooked. Diamond medallion but stuck in a crappy seat. Rebooked flight then got delayed again. Then when we finally boarded, we waited another hour for a new crew. Then landed in JFK and sat for another 40 minutes waiting for a crew to come to the gate to be able to deplane. Hot mess all around, which unfortunately is becoming the norm for Delta

My seat was changed at the last minute and I was moved to the last row, right next to the bathroom despite selecting my seat well in advance. I was also made to check my carry on due to space but when I got on the plane there was significant empty overhead space. Picking up my carry on from the luggage carousel added time to my trip which had already been extended due to delay.

3 hours late and all they have is was a $12 meal voucher. That’s not even enough to cover fast food.

There was plenty of overhead room but half of the passengers were told they had to check their carryon bags. My partner and I checked in as early as possible and our seats were split across the aisle.

Friendly flight attendants. Comfort plus seats were very comfortable and had lots of leg room. 10A and 10 B.

Our flight to Zurich was delayed by almost 3 hours, so we missed our next flight. There was no indication it would be delayed this much. We were told the gate had changed and then it apparently took over 2 hours to load the "catering" on the plane. We were not compensated in any way for the trouble.

The 1st class male crew member was very pleasant - the short female with round glasses , maybe in 50’s had no personality- never spoke when delivering my food, drink, & never smiled the whole trip! In fact looked annoyed when the boarding proses was happening- I would never hire this woman - unfriendly . Have never dealt with a crew member like her-

A regional sized plane was used for a cross country flight with no overhead bin space. I had to "pink check" my laptop and my medications. I was NOT pleased!!!!

Best airline! Always friendly and welcoming. Skyclub was great and loved the fast free wifi on board. I also love that you can pre-order your meal on the app!

In-flight staff was very helpful and excellent. However, the flight was delayed by 90 minutes. Also the boarding process should be expedited in case of delayed flights. This will help the passengers trying to make international connections.

The walk from baggage claim to the taxi is very difficult for older people I will never fly into JFK again. It is physically challenging

Flight was delayed by almost 5 hours. Suitcase was not loaded despite the flight being near empty (my colleagues’ suitcases did reach JFK, unlike mine). Had to argue on phone to get JetBlue to deliver the case to my hotel. Never again

Great. Loved that there was WiFi on flight to keep in touch and excellent service of beverages and snacks.

great flight. Pilot was communicative, flight attendants were excellent. Really nice experience except my tv didn’t work.

Overall, the flight was better than the flight I took to go to Florida, which had a bunch of problems. The crew is really nice and the plane was new so it had a small problem when we were on the runway, but the flight itself was great. They even made some time back up, which is always a good thing.

Everything was good except for deplaning in NY. Took way too long!!

Jet Blue keeps getting iit wrong. 4 hour mechanical delay followed by terrible boarding experience. This is my third horrific jet blue flight in 2024. I am going to try to avoid this loser in the sky

no wifi and the aircraft was very old with tiny 4” screens.

I really liked the way snacks and drinks were available throughout the flight!!! The flight attendants were also all fantastic!

This flight was 2.5 hours delayed due to crew issues. This meant that we arrived after 2 AM. Very very inconvenient and we were not really kept well informed.

United is today and old, the planes, the staff, the business processes. Yet they expect premium prices for a less than average flight experience. I should have remembered to stay away from them and will remember to stay away from them in the future since I'm traveling a lot again. In a nutshell, they suck eggs.

The entertainment wasn’t playing in the app or online.

Horrible, the flights kept delaying, so it is obvious that we won't be able to make it to the next connection. No easier/real agent on site to help you figure this out. UA agent on other counters refuse to assist you and direct us to use the QR code/call customer service. So inefficient and poor. While technology seems convenient, but it's not the best interest/experience for customers need help while there is active issue need assistance.

Flight was delayed due to the late arrival of the catering truck, which is quite unacceptable. There was a beverage service, but no pretzel, or cookie, or nuts were served in coach.

On time take off…US cabins look tired and need of refresh!

Crew was great and did their best to make us comfortable and captain came out at the beginning to announce why the flight was delayed, weather situation up ahead, and kept us updated throughout the flight.

United WiFi is consistently unusable (it can take 10 mins to load a single web page). If you need Wifi to do work, be prepared to lose half a day of productivity.

Awful. I got stuck next to a person carrying a dog and behind someone with a dog. People need to board these dogs downstairs. The cabin is crowded enough with your pets

Packed in like sardines, very uncomfortable. Sitting the aisle my shoulder was rammed into numerous times by rushing flight attendants. Also flight was very cold.

The American flight was a connecting flight to an international flight. The international flight has a 2 check bag rule. Despite being informed of this, American would only check 1 bag and wanted 100 to check the second (basically a 3rd carry-on) to NYC. Subsequently tsa took a sealed container of maple syrup and a few other things that couldn't be in carry-on plus I had to lug around 3 pieces of luggage for the entire trip. The American reservation was made with the international and American actually checked the one piece the entire way to China. This is one of the reasons that I will avoid American airlines if possible in the future.

Worst flight in terms of service and food. Attendants were inexperienced, no preflight drinks, did come and give us hot towels until well into the flight. The left the Curtin open between main cabin and everyone from the main cabin went to the fist class bathroom. Food was awful! Had the golden chicken and was too lemony and inedible. No offer of coffee after. Awful!

It was the worst experience ever. Cabin temperature cold, for which they did not have any blankets upon my asking. We paid $125 extra for each passenger to get extra space sits; the sits were ridiculously small, tight, and uncomfortable! The flight attendant dropped ice on me and my sister! All in all, American Airlines deserves below zero!

It was overall a great experience. No TV’s, but you can connect to your Wi-Fi from your portable device. We had extra legroom because we were sitting in be back and the flight attendant moved us to the front with extra legroom. It was only an hour flight, so in all it was great.

The flight was delayed two hours, with no information as to why. The gate also changed several times which was aggravating. Would not fly through DFW again.

Plane was delayed an hour causing me to miss my flight to London and now I am not arriving until Sunday instead of Friday. I am stranded at airport and they give me $12 of food vouchers. It's a joke and everyone I talked to was rude

Internet service was erratic. Crew service was poor and slow. My luggage on this non-stop flight was lost and not recovered

Worst experience flying American Airlines. I fly with them often, so I was super disappointed in the service I received at gate 30 in LGA on May 24, mid-day. The flight was delayed twice. I was patiently waiting in the American Airlines lounge when I received the notice on my app that the plane was boarding 45 minutes before its newly re-scheduled take off of 4 pm (from the orginal 1:45 pm then 3:00 pm). It took me 5 min to travel from the lounge to the gate and when I arrived there at 3:20 flight gate attendant told me the flight had closed and that they announced for passengers multiple times. I showed them the notification on my app and they were really rude and unempathetic. The person who rescheduled my flight at customer service wasn't any happier but was at least helpful in getting me on the next flight.

Was lucky to have a employee at the AA checkin counter that had compassion and understood they ordeal that we went through with our original flight being diverted, needing to stay in the aircraft and then flying to the original destination; adding hours to the trip and forcing us to miss our connection and our rebooked connection. She was able to get up on standby on the highest priority on the next flight to the closest airport we need to be at and it all worked out despite being many hours late.

I like the boarding process, it was fast. The seat doesn’t have a TV for a long flight and food wasn’t served, just snacks.

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