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$79 Find Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Portland

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Cheapest round-trip
$147
Overall average: $261
Delta
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SFO - PDX • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$152
Typical prices: $184-$392
Alaska Airlines
Wed 3/4Wed 3/4
SFO - PDX • Non-stop
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United's Economy Plus offers extra legroom on this route.
PDX is easily accessible via the Trimet Red Line.
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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Portland (SFO-PDX)

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

Wed, Mar 11 - Wed, Mar 11
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6:00 am - 10:01 am
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4h 01m
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7:43 pm - 11:56 pm
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4h 13m
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$147Delta
Tue, Mar 10 - Tue, Mar 17
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5:05 am - 1:40 pm
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PDX
8h 35m
1 stop
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6:30 am - 12:45 pm
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6h 15m
1 stop
$151Southwest
Wed, Mar 4 - Wed, Mar 4
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7:50 am - 9:42 am
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1h 52mnonstop
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10:48 am - 12:49 pm
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2h 01mnonstop
$152Alaska Airlines
Wed, Apr 1 - Wed, Apr 1
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2:39 pm - 4:30 pm
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1h 51mnonstop
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8:46 pm - 10:43 pm
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1h 57mnonstop
$154Alaska Airlines
Wed, Apr 8 - Mon, Apr 13
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8:00 am - 9:50 am
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1h 50mnonstop
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11:58 am - 12:23 am
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12h 25m
1 stop
$155Multiple Airlines
Tue, Mar 10 - Tue, Mar 17
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4:00 pm - 10:55 pm
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PDX
6h 55m
2 stops
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6:30 am - 12:45 pm
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SFO
6h 15m
1 stop
$156Southwest
Wed, Mar 25 - Sat, Mar 28
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8:00 am - 9:50 am
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1h 50mnonstop
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7:24 am - 9:22 am
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1h 58mnonstop
$157Alaska Airlines
Tue, May 5 - Wed, May 13
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6:00 am - 1:02 pm
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7h 02m
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2:45 pm - 4:42 pm
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1h 57mnonstop
$159Multiple Airlines
Tue, Apr 21 - Tue, May 5
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6:00 am - 1:02 pm
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7h 02m
1 stop
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1:48 pm - 11:25 pm
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9h 37m
1 stop
$160Frontier
Tue, Mar 10 - Tue, Mar 17
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4:00 pm - 10:55 pm
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6h 55m
2 stops
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6:15 am - 1:00 pm
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SFO
6h 45m
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$161Southwest
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to Portland flights

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Planning a trip from San Francisco to Portland? 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 Portland?

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

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Portland, 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 Portland is July, where tickets cost $231 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and February, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $329 and $277 respectively.

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

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.

No, with an average price for the route of $248, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

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 Portland, 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 Portland, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 55% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

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

When planning a trip from San Francisco to Portland, there are several strategies that can help you save money. Generally, Tuesdays and Saturdays are the cheapest days to fly, while April is the most affordable month.

Advance Booking: Book your flight at least 64 days in advance for the best rates.

Cheapest Airline: Consider flying with Frontier, as it generally offers the cheapest fares.

Direct Flights: Direct flights are significantly cheaper than those with two stops.

Route Selection: The route from San Francisco (SFO) to Portland (PDX) is typically the most affordable.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$79
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 6% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 10% lower on average.
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FAQs for booking flights from San Francisco to Portland

  • What are some good hotels near Portland International Airport?

    The Clarion Hotel is a 15-minute drive from the popular Mount Tabor Park and an 8-minute drive from Portland International Airport. The Best Western Plus is a budget-friendly option that is less than a 10-minute walk from the Alberta Rose Theatre and a 9-minute drive from the airport.

  • How far is Portland International Airport from the Portland Japanese Gardens?

    It is possible to use both public and private transportation to travel in between Portland International Airport and the Portland Japanese Gardens. If you are driving, it is best to use the I-84 West, as it takes only 26 minutes. If you are using local transportation, it is best to use the MAX Red Line tram, which takes approximately an hour.

  • What is there to do at San Francisco International Airport?

    If you are interested in planes, make sure to stop by the Aviation Museum inside the Main Hall of San Francisco International Airport. If you prefer art, look for one of 40 different exhibitions that are strewn throughout the terminals and contain a variety of paintings, sculptures, and photography. If you would like to watch a movie or play a video game, pay a visit to the InMotion Entertainment desk to rent a portable device for you to keep until your flight begins boarding.

  • Do any airlines have private lounges at San Francisco International Airport?

    Delta, United, and American Airlines all have private lounges in San Francisco International Airport. If you are traveling with one of these companies, make sure to check and see if you are eligible to receive a reduced rate for an entry ticket or free access.

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

    Yes. If you are traveling with a pet or a service animal who needs to go before you get on your flight to Portland, you can take advantage of the pet relief areas. There are two outdoor pet relief stations: outside Terminals 1 and 3. Indoors, you can find pet relief stations in International Terminal A, Terminal 1 at Gates B6 and C5, Terminal 2 at the D Gates, and Terminal 3 at Gate F11.

  • Where can I take care of my baby in private at San Francisco International Airport?

    You can find privacy in the Nursing Rooms airside in Terminals 1 and 3 and both landside and airside in Terminal 2. Follow the signs for the Nursery and Family Restroom, and then use the courtesy phone to ask to be let in.

  • Does San Francisco International Airport (SFO) have an on-site hotel?

    Not exactly. One hotel is connected but not actually in the airport. If you want to stay near SFO the night before your flight, consider making a reservation at the Grand Hyatt at SFO. This hotel is connected to the airport via the AirTrain, which goes to every terminal.

  • Where can I rent a car at Portland International Airport?

    From baggage claim, go through the south tunnel to the rental car center, which is outside baggage claim and to the right. The lot where you pick up and return your rental vehicle is right next to the rental car facility. Some agencies at the PDX rental car facility include Avis, Enterprise, Payless, SIXT, Hertz, Budget, and others.

  • What public transportation options do I have for getting from Portland International Airport into downtown Portland?

    An efficient way to get from PDX into downtown is to take the MAX Red Line tram, which will drop you off at the Pioneer Square North station. You can also take a Line 12 bus, which takes just a few minutes longer than a tram. At the arrivals curb at PDX, you can also get a cab from companies such as Radio Cab or Portland Taxi.

  • Are there any quiet places at San Francisco International Airport where I can center myself before my flight to Portland?

    You can read, relax, and meditate in The Christian Science Reading Room. There is one in T1 at Gate 40 and one in T2 at Gate C2. You can also visit the Berman Reflection Room for quiet contemplation. This serene space is located in the Main Hall of the International Terminal, landside. 

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Portland was $79 for a one-way ticket and $147 for a round-trip.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to Portland are Alaska Airlines and Delta. With an average price for the route of $269 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 $224 and an overall rating of 7.9.

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

    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 Portland.

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

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

    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 Portland with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline. Booking your flights between San Francisco and PDX 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 Portland?

    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 Portland 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 Portland

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $148 or less one-way and $179 or less round-trip.
  • Due to the short distance between the two locations, it is not difficult to find direct flights from San Francisco to Portland. United and Sun Country Airlines are two companies known for offering budget-friendly tickets, while Alaska and Delta Airlines allow customers to acquire more legroom for a small fee.
  • If you are traveling with your family, make sure to bring the kids to the children’s play area that is located near Gate C19 of Portland International Airport. Equipped with toys, activities, and play equipment, this area is a convenient place for kids to burn off some energy after your flight from San Francisco to Portland has landed.
  • For those flying to Portland for business, don’t forget to take advantage of the numerous workstations that are scattered throughout San Francisco International Airport. These workstations contain outlets, desks, and comfortable chairs, making them a quiet place for responding to emails and working through your to-do list.
  • To store some of your suitcases after your have arrived in Portland International Airport, head to the Luggage Services and Logistics desk located in the northern wing of the airport’s baggage claim. This service is open from 8:30 am to 1:30 pm and offers both short and long-term storage options.
  • If you need to quickly charge your portable device before boarding your flight, consider using one of the rapid charging systems that can be found in San Francisco International Airport. These systems cost only a small fee, and they allow cell phones and MP3 players to be charged almost 3 times faster than normal.
  • The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) serves as a hub for United Airlines and Alaska Airlines. The Portland International Airport (PDX) is not a hub for any airlines. However, Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air use PDX as a secondary hub.
  • When you are waiting in departures at SFO, you might encounter a therapy dog and his or her handler from the Wag Brigade. Wearing vests that say PET ME, the dogs mingle with passengers hoping to offer distraction, joy, and solace to waiting passengers.
  • If you want to stretch out and limber up your muscles before your flight to Portland, consider doing some stretching and exercise in the SFO Yoga Room, with locations in Terminal 2 and Terminal 3. Both rooms are open daily from 5:00 am to 11:00 pm.

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

 
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Delay for switching planes. Then delay after delay (mechanical) after boarding so that we were almost 3 hrs late, getting in at 230am. Crew was good.

4.0 Okayjeff, Feb 2026
SFO - PDX
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Delay for switching planes. Then delay after delay (mechanical) after boarding so that we were almost 3 hrs late, getting in at 230am. Crew was good.

The Alaska Airlines app made it very difficult to find my boarding pass. It was very frustrating to use! The flight itself was flawless.

You need categories to denote when food and entertainment are not available.

Alaska is a great airline. Unfortunately, our flight was canceled in a really late hour and it caused a lot of hardship in my travel process.

More comfortable than the flight to Los Angeles. But food was mediocre again. Attendants kind and courteous.

I haven’t flown in over 20 years and had my grandkids, so I had lots of questions. They were very polite and helpful . Thank you.

No accommodation or credit offered for cancelled layover flight to Eugene from portland

If they actually let me fly. I was rerouted to United and there was no Alaska airlines reps at all. Then the lady who worked the delta counter told me to go away and figure things out myself. Horrible experience.

The flight was good, but your car partner, Wisecars, was worse thane awful. They didn't have an agent nor had they inform me which car rental they were supposed to have issued a voucher.

The first leg of the trip was excellent. Lovely flight attendants and comfortable plane. The second leg left a lot to be desired. The flight attendant was rude when I asked for a Diet Coke, the boarding required quite a long walk and the plane was crammed and uncomfortable.

I like that if they asked you to checked in a bag at the gate they give you priority to board

Alaska was fine as usual. My frustration came with accessing boarding passes. On the first trip, I could only get one to print ans took a picture of the second one. On our return trip, the system was down? Friends who booked directly with Alaska had theirs process. I even tried the 800 number and had others try it too. It said something in Spanish and hung up. The agent at the airport succeeded.

I had to cancel the flight because with a 3 hour delay for 'unexpected maintenance' in getting to LAX, I couldn't connect to an overseas flight that I had booked on Scandinavian Air.

I received several emails about my 3:10 flight. When I showed up to the airport at 12:30 to check my bags I was told the flight was actually at 1 pm. They grudgingly rebooked me for a flight at 5:22 to Vegas to get a connecting to LAX. I did find the gate for my original 3:10 flight but they were booked. I proceeded to receive status updates and gate change information for the 3:10 flight, even though I was apparently never supposed to be on that flight

My flight was delayed three hours and then cancelled. The gate agent proceeded to rebook me in a middle seat without telling me and I was placed between two large individuals who did not fit in their own seats and instead took up most of mine. It was an awful experience.

The food options were limited and very specific. Some type of entertainment option for a 4.5 hour flight would have been nice.

The Kayak confirmation number did not work for checking in the day before. I checked in at 8.30 using my ticket number. When I arrived at the airport, I was informed that the flight was overbooked, and since I had checked in late, I did not have a seat. The Next flight was not until ten PM. I called my wife, who had been taking care of our kids all weekend, and she was upset, calling me a liar and telling me to stay in SD. It turned my weekend getaway into a nightmare! I blame the Kayak website and will not book flights using your app in the future.

comfortable but the food is horrible. I have flown Hawaiian several times now and no matter what they say the food is its the same squashed bread with melted goop inside. Tastes fake and isnt what they represent, its quite nasty. What happend to real food? And there is NO entertainment!! so not sure why they are asking for a review on that.

Good and friendly staff. Nicely enjoyed the complimentary drink and snack.

I was very, very cold and a stranger loaned me her sweater next to me. I didn’t wanna buy a blanket just for a four hour trip when I did not need the pillow or the earphones. I don’t mind purchasing a blanket, but I only needed that not all of it accessories. Cold air pretty much blew the entire trip. Two people in front of me both bought the blanket packages. Maybe that’s the idea. The crew was exceptionally nice and passed through multiple times.. the restrooms were very clean and usually accessible.

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

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

Pushed back only to get deplaned due to a tire damaged by ground crew. They did at least go pretty fast. The bathrooms should be banned under the Geneva convention. No room to even sit straight on the toilet. The under-seat entertainment units block what little leg room there is.

United airlines has the best customer experience from booking to arrival. I always fly United airlines. The mileage program is excellent

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?

Premium Plus is a really good idea for longer flights

I will never book a flight through Cheap fare. They booked me from Portland Main . And would not give me a refund, so I bought 2 tickets one for 299. From Portland Main to ORD. Then I had to buy a ticket from Oregon PDX to ORD that was another 440. So Just so you know they even told me it was there fault but no refund. Bad bussniess. I did inform United but they said they couldn't help me due to the fact I booked through Cheap Tickets. Never again. And I'm spreding the word. I let everyone know at my 50th class reunion

Stuck on tarmac for two hours plus a 5.5 hour flight. Rude flight attendant. And no meals, not even for purchase!

I learned that seating towards the end of plane that a line forms for the restroom and people use your chair as a hand railing, bumping your seat consistently. I was seated in the aisle. I think that next time if I am towards the back row I would want to sit in the middle or window seat.

Flight was delayed for 2 hours, then last minute the change to on time. The satélite location is far and a nightmare to get to.

We flew in first class. The crew did not offer drinks before the flight took off, but they treated us well during the flight. The food was excellent. There was actually too much food served, but it was nice to have all the options.

For a 5 1/2 hour flite i considered the "business class" to be subpar. The seats were just ok, no amenities, really nothing more than a long domestic flight. Frankly disappointed.

It would be nice to have some low carb options in the snacks.

The entertainment options were at best, fair. It was exactly the same as my outbound flight. It would have been more entertaining if there were some series from Apple TV, HBO, Showtime or other carriers for me to catch up with.

Seats were much more cramped then on the 737. Narrower and rows closer together. Flight was absolutely packed and the plugs under the seats didn't work. Was forced to check my bag even though previous flight had no issue with it.

The flight was on time and arrived early. The crew were friendly and helpful.

Overall experience was great. Flights were almost on time in departing and we arrived at our destination as scheduled. No issues with amenities or flight crew. Everything went well as as expected. Will fly again with American Airlines in the future!

Horrible. Both legs of my flight were delayed more than 6 hours. No compensation, no screens on the plane, and the plane was not clean.

The flight was smooth, the pilot kept us informed about delays and we arrived more of less on time

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

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

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

The delay was ridiculous because nary a word escaped from the gate attendant regarding our flight status. It was a complete joke.

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

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

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

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

The worst flight of my life. Never will I fly frontier again

Frontier had yet another flight cancellation. Have never made a complete round trip with this airline without at least one leg getting cancelled. Miserable flights - dirty, uncomfortable planes that apparently always have issues since I've had multiple delays and cancellations with them.

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