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$386 Find Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Palermo

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Cheapest round-trip
$691
Typical prices: $918-$724
Scandinavian Airlines
Tue 8/25Fri 9/18
SFO - PMO • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$386
Typical prices: $519-$609
United Airlines
Sat 8/22
SFO - PMO • 2 stops
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Cheapest • from $691 (round-trip)
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Cheapest • Avg $865 (round-trip)
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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Palermo (SFO-PMO)

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

Tue, Aug 25 - Fri, Sep 18
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4:45 pm - 6:00 pm
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PMO
16h 15m
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6:50 pm - 1:24 am
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SFO
39h 34m
2 stops
$691Scandinavian Airlines
Tue, Aug 25 - Fri, Sep 11
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4:45 pm - 6:00 pm
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PMO
16h 15m
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6:50 pm - 1:24 am
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39h 34m
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$692Scandinavian Airlines
Mon, Aug 24 - Wed, Sep 16
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2:40 pm - 6:00 pm
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PMO
42h 20m
2 stops
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6:50 pm - 1:24 am
PMO
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SFO
39h 34m
2 stops
$746Scandinavian Airlines
Tue, Aug 25 - Sat, Sep 19
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4:45 pm - 6:00 pm
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PMO
16h 15m
1 stop
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6:00 pm - 12:11 pm
PMO
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SFO
51h 11m
2 stops
$768Scandinavian Airlines
Mon, Aug 17 - Tue, Sep 1
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7:35 pm - 9:00 am
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PMO
28h 25m
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11:10 am - 12:40 pm
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SFO
34h 30m
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$815Multiple Airlines
Mon, Aug 17 - Tue, Sep 1
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7:35 pm - 9:00 am
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PMO
28h 25m
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11:10 am - 12:40 pm
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SFO
34h 30m
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$816Multiple Airlines
Tue, Aug 25 - Sun, Sep 13
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4:45 pm - 6:00 pm
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PMO
16h 15m
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5:35 pm - 2:40 pm
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SFO
30h 05m
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$817Scandinavian Airlines
Wed, Aug 5 - Sat, Aug 22
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8:10 pm - 3:00 pm
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PMO
33h 50m
1 stop
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6:10 am - 6:13 pm
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SFO
21h 03m
2 stops
$827Multiple Airlines
Wed, Aug 5 - Sat, Aug 22
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10:45 am - 1:40 pm
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PMO
17h 55m
2 stops
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10:05 am - 8:19 pm
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SFO
19h 14m
2 stops
$837KLM
Mon, Aug 17 - Tue, Sep 1
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28h 25m
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6:10 pm - 7:00 pm
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33h 50m
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$838Multiple Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to Palermo flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Palermo?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from San Francisco to Palermo departing in August.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Palermo, 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 Palermo is November, where tickets cost $734 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,349 and $1,272 respectively.

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

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 Palermo, 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 Palermo, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$386
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 22% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 21% lower on average.
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Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Palermo based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from San Francisco to Palermo

  • What are the most popular layover cities on flights from San Francisco to Palermo?

    Many airlines offer one-stop journeys between San Francisco (SFO) to Palermo Airport (PMO). Typically, these stopovers depend on the airline, demand, and flight schedules. Popular layovers between the two cities include Zurich (ZRH), Rome (FCO), London (LHR), Munich (MUC), Copenhagen (CPH), Amsterdam (AMS), Paris (CDG), and Los Angeles (LAX).

  • Which airline flying from San Francisco to Palermo offers accessible services?

    All carriers between San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Palermo Airport (PMO) cater to the needs of passengers with disabilities. Airlines typically offer wheelchair assistance for passengers who require mobility support. This includes assistance from check-in to the boarding gate, during the flight transfer if applicable, and upon arrival at the destination airport.

  • What services do airlines flying from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Palermo Airport (PMO) offer to unaccompanied minors?

    Upon arrival at the airport, airline staff or designated escorts will assist the unaccompanied minor with check-in, security procedures, and boarding. They will accompany the child to the aircraft and introduce them to the flight crew. Also, airlines may assign specific seats for unaccompanied minors, usually near the flight attendants' station, for easy monitoring and assistance during the flight.

  • What are the most eco-friendly airlines offering flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Palermo (PMO)?

    Major airlines, including Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Lufthansa, and British Airways, have made significant strides in sustainability, including efforts to reduce carbon emissions, promote fuel efficiency, and implement recycling programs. They have committed to reducing their carbon footprint and have invested in more fuel-efficient aircraft.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Palermo was $386 for a one-way ticket and $691 for a round-trip.

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

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

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

    When flying out of San Francisco you will be using San Francisco. You will be landing at Palermo, also known as Palermo Punta Raisi.

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

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

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

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

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

    Rome is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from San Francisco to Palermo.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Francisco to Palermo, SWISS or Turkish Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to Palermo are SWISS and Turkish Airlines. With an average price for the route of $971 and an overall rating of 7.6, SWISS is the most popular choice. Turkish Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $717 and an overall rating of 7.4.

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

    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 Palermo.

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

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

    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 Palermo with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline. Booking your flights between San Francisco and PMO 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 Palermo?

    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 Palermo 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 Palermo

  • San Francisco Airport (SFO) is a major hub for United and Alaska Airlines and a major operating base for Singapore Airlines, Asiana Airlines, and Cathay Pacific. Both Alaska and United Airlines depart via the International Terminal. Those flying aboard these airlines can expect accelerated services and excellent amenities when flying to Palermo Airport (PMO).
  • Major airlines between San Francisco Airport (SFO) and Palermo Airport (PMO) offer flight upgrade options, including Delta Air Lines, Lufthansa, Air France, Alitalia, and British Airways. To this end, those interested in changing from Economy to Business or First Class should pay attention to the announcements when booking, checking in, or at the boarding gate. In addition, you can check on the airline’s website.
  • Business or First-Class cabins guarantee exclusive amenities for a comfortable and luxurious voyage from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Palermo Airport (PMO). Besides priority check-in, boarding, and baggage handling, passengers enjoy enhanced privacy with individual dividers or enclosed suites on some airlines. Still, some airlines offer spacious seating with lie-flat beds or private suites in their first-class cabins.
  • Suppose you are commuting from downtown San Francisco to San Francisco Airport (SFO) and prefer a more direct option or have heavy luggage. In that case, you can also consider taking a taxi, rideshare service (such as Uber or Lyft), or a private shuttle service. These options provide a door-to-door service but may be more expensive than public transportation.
  • Various airlines have different pet policies when flying from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Palermo Airport (PMO). That said, check with your carrier for the updated requirements. For instance, Lufthansa only accepts dogs and cats as cabin pets. Furthermore, the pets must have the necessary health documentation, including a valid pet passport or health certificate issued by a veterinarian.

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

 
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SWISSOverall score based on 1942 reviews
6.8Entertainment
7.7Boarding
7.4Comfort
7.1Food
8.3Crew
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The flight and all amenities were good to excellent. SWISS was awful to deal with. Every step of the way they nickel and dime you. Chose your seats? $14. Change your seats… No accounting for the prior payment. You get billed again. 17 pound restriction on overhead luggage, nonsense. It’s a weight in the plane whether it’s in the overhead or in check baggage. They just milk you for every cent they can and I resent it. The flight was excellent.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, May 2026
BOS - ZRH
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The flight and all amenities were good to excellent. SWISS was awful to deal with. Every step of the way they nickel and dime you. Chose your seats? $14. Change your seats… No accounting for the prior payment. You get billed again. 17 pound restriction on overhead luggage, nonsense. It’s a weight in the plane whether it’s in the overhead or in check baggage. They just milk you for every cent they can and I resent it. The flight was excellent.

plenty of legspace, snacks, no pull face from flight attendants when asking for a wine. Also fast transfer ability at ZRH.

The flight itself was fine, but due to a snow delay my connection to Lisbon was delayed by six hours. Despite this, Swiss Air still managed to lose my luggage. Not acceptable. Someone else on the flight also lost their luggage.

Bad experience overall. Crew did not provide food for our 2 year old (even though we specifically bought a child infant seat for her and literally bought another full price flight), which was unacceptable. And we had to pay $310 each way to carry our ski equipment even though they advertise it as something that is free. Tickets were purchased the same way as usual, but they told us we had Economy Light tickets (I never elected to have such seats). Just plain manipulation and false advertisment. Very disappointed overall about this airline.

The trip was great until my luggage was lost on transfer from United to Swiss. It took Swiss 3 days to get my luggage to me though it was located almost immediately.

Made us gate check carry ons Then didn’t get them on the plane. Service they used didn’t deliver our carry ons for more than a day Total mess

Horrible!! The WiFi was not working, the food was awful

We’ve never been more uncomfortable on a flight than we have on this particular one. The seats in front of us reclined so far back that when the person reclined their seat of broccoli, it almost hit me in the face and left me with literally no room to move that said I had to recline my seed in which made the person behind me upset. It seemed like the seats also would recline without even pressing the button in the armrest and would unrecline as well for that same reason, and it also seemed that some seats reclined more than others. The bottom cushions of the seat were so thin that even after one hour of an 11 hour flight, our tailbones were so sore. It seemed like an overall old airplane. It also didn’t have individual air vents and it was extremely hot the entire flight. Several passengers were commenting on how hot it was. The breakfast was some kind of flavorless triangle, puffy egg, laying in a watery bed of steamed peppers and onions and spinach. It was not appetizing at all. The flight crew was extremely nice so that was a nice thing this flight attendant. They let us try different types of Swiss sodas, which was really nice and the dinner was actually delicious but still overall given the other considerations. It was pretty much a miserable flight without basic seat comfort.

Food used to be better and comfort was not attainable after 5 hours everything starts hurting.

horrible.. they cause such a problem and my daughter 14 years old was stranded in san francisco

Seats were very tight with poor legroom - and I am average height. During the 12 hour flight, tiny paper cups of drinks we're only offered during the super and breakfast services, with the crew nowhere to be seen in between. One of the bathrooms was out of order, leading to long lines waiting to use the remaining two available to the economy class passengers.

short flight but we still got a very nice lunch and the crew did an excellent job in taking care of us

For that price on Business class, I expected to have the pod seats. These were configured as 2/3/2 and my seat mate talked half the flight with a friend across the isle, loudly. Very uncouth.

The ground crew members at check in counter were courteous. The boarding was seamless. Flight departed as scheduled. Service on board was great

Very comfortable in business class. Excellent service. Good food. Smooth trip.

The seats seems abit small and the reclining is too much, the seat in front of me came back too much and made it uncomfortable for me.

As a first time flyer with Turkish Airlines. My experience was very good due to the factor that there were to many passengers on the my first flight compared to my connecting flight. However, I know that nothing is perfect and all companies are trying to accommodate their passengers to the best way possible. I will always say, a FEW INCHES will go LONG WAY. That's something all airliners should consider, and not only the money aspect!!! A long time commitment is better than one time service! Thank you

Flight was delayed. While standing at the gate, a note appeared on the sign saying the gate had changed to a gate far away. No member of the Turkish airlines team got on the microphone to instruct passengers to go to the other gate, to ignore the chiron, etc. Finally, the message disappeared. Eventually, the flight began to board. Very slowly. More slowly than I experience with other airlines. Though Istanbul may just be slow . . . In all other ways, great flight, great entertainment (top notch movies), great service, excellent food, comfortable lie-flat seat, dimmed lights, etc.

Staff at the airport wasn't helpful or friendly. Probably the worst airport experience I have ever had, going and coming. The staff on the plane was better. Still not super friendly or personable. However, they were not rude like airport staff. They ran out of certain menu items. Maybe could have been prepared better? Overall just ok.

It was a pleasant experience. In flight entertainment could have been better

Definitely get premium economy on a flight this long if you can. Your legs and while body will thank you.

Boarding was disorganized. The door to one to the toilets wouldn’t lock. The plane was shockingly cramped, and clearly used for domestic flights due to the menus for items to sell domestic travelers. United should be ashamed of its small seats, tiny unclean toilets, and money grubbing stance toward services, compared to Lufthansa, Emirates, and most international carriers United is awful.

Terrible. Lost our luggage for 4 days. Did not advise passengers there was a strike in Barcelona Airport and had zero personnel on hand at airport to advise passengers on where to go to file claims. We had to fend for ourselves. No assistance at all other than an online claims submission process that we had to find out about on our own.

Lufthansa cancelled our flight from Los Angeles to Naples Italy on March 10 for scheduled flight on March 12 Very stressful experience trying to arrange alternatives. Will never fly again with Lufthansa

Service and food were excellent. Incredibly friendly and competent staff. Flight was delayed over and hour and I had to run between terminals to get my connecting flight.

Late flight Delays Poor service Poor staff Worst airline ever

Lufthansa still has a good level of quality compared to US airlines, especially with respect to (1) food quality - actually tasty, (2) good French red wine - free, (3) good movie selection. Also my ticket price includes 1 free check-in luggage, while some other budget airlines sneak in an extra $150 for a checkin.

The food could be better, more snacks. And have some plugs to chargue the phone.

Everything was really great just The aircraft was too old and sounded it will break during takeoff

Extremely pleased with the crew. Best flight attendants ever! Very friendly, genuinely caring and attentive.

The boarding process was organized and efficient, and the crew was friendly and attentive throughout the flight. Food and drinks were typical economy class, but good. The aircraft was old, and the restroom was not very clean. However, we arrived on time, so overall the experience was good.

In Prem Econ, safe and timely flight, good amount of space, mostly comfortable seats. Little irritants: When lying down, seat kept shifting on me...as a short person w/light weight, my seat often reverted to semi-upright. Footrest was broken. TV screen didn't work, after I asked a few times a FA rebooted it to work again. And food was marginal. I don't expect much from airplane food...surprisingly, ITA didn't even meet expectations.

Flight was canceled. Rebooked on Lufthansa Also Canceled. Had to pay 3000 more per person and fly Alaska to EWR and fly emirates to Athens.

Our flight was cancelled the day before our trip and we we put on a Turkish Airline flight that got us in half a day later.

Everything is smooth without canceling the flight or long delay. We're happy about it.

The flight I initially booked from Los Angeles to Florence. I made sure had a layover of about 90 minutes in Rome, so there’d be enough time to connect. A couple weeks before the flight for some reason I was updated that that flight had changed and I was only gonna have 60 minutes to connect. From LAX we were delayed by 45 minutes meaning making the connection was unlikely. The crew informed me that my connecting flight would not wait and they would rebook me on one four or five hours later. I wasn’t happy, but I accepted it. It is what it is. Except when we got closer, two separate flight attendant approached me eagerly and said they had great news that my connecting flight would in fact wait for me, but I needed to hurry through the airport so they didn’t have to wait too long. I was first off the flight. I ran about 4000 steps. And got through passport control all in under 15 minutes. When I arrived to my gate, I was greeted by a flight attendant there who was completely indifferent, said they didn’t hold the plane and they just closed the doors. Had they even held it for two minutes I would’ve made it. She simply told me that the flight attendant on my flight lied about the plane being held, and that they do it all the time. These were all employees of the same company ITA. I was absolutely livid at her indifference and having been lied to and then having to wait five hours and waste a day in Europe at an airport.

The flight was canceled and we have not received the refund

They lost my checked in bag and have not helped me.

First, ITA lost my bag and the baggage team showed no regard in trying to find it. Second, I had paid for priority boarding as part of a first class ticket and instead they disregarded boarding groups and we all boarded at the same time. Third, wasn't allowed to select my seat in advance even with a first class ticket. When I was assigned bulkhead, I was told I would need to pay to change my seat. Overall, very disappointing experience.

The seats needs to be spruced up , for a long flight very uncomfortable , cushions are worn out but everything else is very good , crew is great.

Boarding was orderly, pilot and flight attendants were nice, entertainment options were good, and low sodium meals were quite tasty.

Flight delayed, connection was not at gate listed and so missed, staff were rude at Heathrow, phone tree stupid and difficult, took me 21 actual hours to reach my destination. Almost lost my hotel reservation after walking in a strange city alone after midnight because they would not put me up in a hotel at sfo or heathrow. I will never fly BA again and will tell all people and Instagram followers never to fly BA.

Check-in in SAN was long. ORD was good. Flight delayed On board crew was ok. No warmth or personality. LHrR barely made connection

Wish the food and overall service was better. They treat Business class passengers same as economy

They had us seating down for one hour just waiting on the plane

Flying with BA is always a good experience—even in economy class. It is better if in business and first class. Timely, breeze through security and timely connections

The issue was not with BA it was with the link yoiu sent fopr booking the flight

Loved the boarding option from Business class lounge, experience on flight was excellent, plenty of good food choices

Awful it always is unfortunately is the only way to fly direct to london

Check in was was and the agent was very friendly and helpful The lounge was nice...boarding was straight from the lounge Everything worked at our seats, and video entertainment was good ..food was mediocre

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