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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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Sat, Oct 11 - Sat, Oct 18
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
7:40 am - 9:27 amSFO-PDX
1h 47mnonstop
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2:30 pm - 4:20 pmPDX-SFO
1h 50mnonstop
$130Hawaiian Airlines
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Wed, Oct 8 - Wed, Oct 15
Alaska Airlines Logo
11:37 am - 1:28 pmSFO-PDX
1h 51mnonstop
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2:30 pm - 4:21 pmPDX-SFO
1h 51mnonstop
$137Alaska Airlines
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Sat, Oct 4 - Mon, Oct 6
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
7:40 am - 9:26 amSFO-PDX
1h 46mnonstop
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
9:35 pm - 11:25 pmPDX-SFO
1h 50mnonstop
$140Hawaiian Airlines
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Thu, Sep 11 - Tue, Sep 16
Frontier Logo
10:11 pm - 10:33 amSFO-PDX
12h 22m1 stop
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7:15 am - 10:30 pmPDX-SFO
15h 15m1 stop
$143Frontier
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Wed, Sep 10 - Wed, Sep 17
Frontier Logo
7:10 am - 10:34 pmSFO-PDX
15h 24m1 stop
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7:15 am - 10:30 pmPDX-SFO
15h 15m1 stop
$144Frontier
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Wed, Sep 24 - Mon, Sep 29
Frontier Logo
7:10 am - 10:34 pmSFO-PDX
15h 24m1 stop
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6:05 am - 1:17 pmPDX-SFO
7h 12m1 stop
$145Frontier
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Sat, Oct 4 - Mon, Oct 6
Frontier Logo
10:49 am - 10:34 pmSFO-PDX
11h 45m1 stop
Frontier Logo
6:05 am - 12:16 amPDX-SFO
18h 11m1 stop
$146Frontier
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Wed, Sep 17 - Mon, Sep 22
Alaska Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 9:47 amSFO-PDX
1h 47mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
9:47 pm - 11:44 pmPDX-SFO
1h 57mnonstop
$147Alaska Airlines
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Thu, Nov 27 - Tue, Dec 2
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 1:18 pmSFO-PDX
7h 18m1 stop
Delta Logo
7:14 pm - 11:53 pmPDX-SFO
4h 39m1 stop
$167Delta
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Fri, Nov 28 - Tue, Dec 2
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 10:55 amSFO-PDX
4h 55m1 stop
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7:14 pm - 11:53 pmPDX-SFO
4h 39m1 stop
$172Delta
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Expert advice for your flight from San Francisco to Portland

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
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Alaska Airlines

Alaska's Wine Flies Free program allows free wine case check-in from select airports.


Alaska offers a 20-minute baggage guarantee or you'll receive bonus miles or a discount code.

Frontier

Frontier's Premium Bundle offers priority boarding and extra legroom for just $20 more than Economy.


Avoid middle seats by selecting Economy Bundle for free Standard seat selection and carry-on bag.

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United Airlines

United's Economy Plus seats offer up to six inches more legroom than standard economy seats.


United offers free messaging on most flights, with Wi-Fi available for a nominal fee.

Airports
SFO

SFO offers curbside check-in for United, Delta, and Southwest, making it a convenient option for quick departures.

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PDX

PDX is well-connected to the city via the Trimet Red Line light rail, offering a quick and budget-friendly option.

Read more about PDXby Gabriel Leigh
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to Portland flights

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

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Find cheap flights to Portland

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.

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

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, Friday 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 January, where tickets cost $96 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $272 and $257 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 $410, 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 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 36% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 4 weeks before departure.

 AI-powered savings tips

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.

This feature is powered by ChatGPT: an OpenAI-developed artificial intelligence model trained with KAYAK proprietary data and third-party data not verified by KAYAK. 

Good to know

Low seasonMarch
Cheapest flight$72
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 32% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 4% lower on average.
Flight from San Francisco to Portland

When to book flights from San Francisco to Portland

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Portland 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 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 $72 for a one-way ticket and $130 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, Hawaiian Airlines, American Airlines, and JetBlue 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 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) 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?

    oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between San Francisco and Portland, with Star Alliance 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 $234 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 $216 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 $144 or less one-way and $168 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.

Prefer to fly direct from San Francisco to Portland?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from San Francisco to Portland.
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Direct departures

San Francisco to Portland

Monday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +19 more

ANA, Air Canada, +20 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +20 more

ANA, Air Canada, +21 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +21 more

ANA, Air Canada, +22 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +20 more

ANA, Air Canada, +21 more

Friday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +20 more

ANA, Air Canada, +21 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +20 more

ANA, Air Canada, +21 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +21 more

ANA, Air Canada, +22 more

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Direct returns

Portland to San Francisco

Monday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +19 more

ANA, Air Canada, +20 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +20 more

ANA, Air Canada, +21 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +21 more

ANA, Air Canada, +22 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +21 more

ANA, Air Canada, +22 more

Friday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +21 more

ANA, Air Canada, +22 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +20 more

ANA, Air Canada, +21 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +21 more

ANA, Air Canada, +22 more

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

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco to Portland. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 10000 reviews
7.8Comfort
7.0Entertainment
8.1Boarding
8.5Crew
7.1Food
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You no longer give receipts for baggage at the counter. And it is next to impossible to get it on your webpage. Spent 20 min trying and gave up... I need receipt to submit for reimbursement and don't have time to waste on your poor webpage Disappointing .....

4.0 OkayAnonymous, Aug 2025ONT - PDX
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You no longer give receipts for baggage at the counter. And it is next to impossible to get it on your webpage. Spent 20 min trying and gave up... I need receipt to submit for reimbursement and don't have time to waste on your poor webpage Disappointing .....

My email notifications were silenced, so I didn't get word that the departing flight had changed gates. It wasn't until I noticed that few people had gathered for the flight that I checked the airport schedule board, 20 minutes before boarding. I then told several people at the old gate of the change. If I was to receive a text I would have been notified of the change earlier, Or to hear an announcement over the airport intercom.

Canceled flight. No communication of this prior. Rescheduled to next day. Our good seats we purchased months ago turned into last row middle. No apology, reason, nor compensation for time and $ spent.

The setting on the loudspeaker was painful and the crew member who did the talking spoke very quickly and repetitively, with extra little jokes that were distracting and mostly unfunny. I doubt that the main messages penetrated the noise.

I like the new adjustable headrest. Unfortunately 2 crying children were in front of us. But it was the first time and not holding Alaska accountable for that. Alaska always seems to have everything in order professional but comfortable.

Great crew, smooth flight and landing. Wish they would offer Dr. Pepper and a choice of flavors of pretzels.

Thank you still providing bags for vomit. My son had a migraine and needed a bag to vomit in and it was right there behind the seat in front of us. Thank you!

Flight was great. Boarding was crazy because another flight was boarding late next to ours so everyone was standing and in the way.

All good! No entertainment on this new plane yet but ok for this short flight. Great on time flight! Thanks

These questions are hard to answer. It was not until I checked in that I learned my flight was going to Seattle for a connection and not Portland. I did not get notified, or asked, about this change by Alaska or Kayak. Thankfully I made this flight; but missed the connecting flight and it took me much longer to get home. A service representative for Alaska says this happens frequently with third party companies, like Kayak. Please please figure that out.

It was pretty good except there was no food, which was understandable because it was a short flight but I would have liked to at least have a snack; otherwise it was great. Staff/crew, great. Thank you

The flight was great! The flight attendants were friendly and attentive. I would definitely fly Hawaiian Aurlines again!

You have to buy the ear buds and they only offers little cup of water twice.

Departure was two hours late! Better than four hours late on our first flight

It was a great flight and nice experience. Would fly Alaska airlines again!

The flight was supposed to leave at 7:30pm, but departed 10:50pm. They kept moving departure time out every half hour. It was a 45 minute flight from n Sunday night with great weather.

Flight got delayed and it was very inconvenient . Had to come with another carrier. Had to spend one more night in San Francisco.

Alaska airlines is not what I expected Very disappointed Unfriendly Discouraging Very bad customer service, heartbroken trying to explain to them my situation.

Everything was good for the price I paid. Crew was very nice.

The worst flight experience I've ever had. Our flight was delayed 14 whole hours because the flight crew never showed up. We had to wait in a two hour line to get our new boarding passes, we were told we had no other option but to fly at 10pm (we didn't depart until 11:45pm). Everyone had to contact their hotels and car rental places, workplaces, etc. since we lost an entire day's worth of travel. The crew showed up at 10:15, which was past the time we were supposed to board. They were laughing and being completely smug when they boarded, and they took another hour to board us onto our flight. The flight crew never came to check in on us, we were quickly given one drink and sandwich and they turned off the lights and were negligent the rest of the trip. My mom asked three attendants for a seat belt extender, they never brought one. I was dehydrated and never received another drink. They were very rude and unfriendly, we had been up since 4am the morning of our flight and didn't land in our destination until 2am the next day (5am local time). This was unacceptable service and treatment, these flights are not cheap and we were inconvenienced out of an entire day of travel. This was 100% avoidable and was the fault of Hawaiian Airlines, and their crews inability to show up to work on time.

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

The pilots were late and it made us 1 hour late. The meat was tough and bok choy was also tough.

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.

Everything was great. Only thing that could’ve made it better was buy on board options for hot food, but the snacks were decent. The flight attendants were great. I had no complaints. I was able to make it to my destination safely

Horrific. They missed my connecting flight to San Diego. I didn’t get there until Monday at 9am when I had a mandatory court settlement conference scheduled at 6am since we had parties on the east coast. This caused many issues. All because United apparently forgot to hold the doors open until my flight landed that only had a 10 minute delay. This was the last flight to Southern California. So I couldn’t even rent a car to finish the trip. United cannot be trusted when traveling on specific days and times since weather didn’t have anything to do with the delays.

Very comfortable (upgraded to business class). The audio on my screen didn’t work, but I managed to play the audio through my phone while watching the screen.

Boarding seemed to be organized bedlam. For what ever reason, preboarding took longer than 20 minutes. Made the plane 20 minutes late taking off. Luckily we arrived on time. Flight crew seemed very friendly. Only slight turbulence.

The personnel were professional and friendly. The Boeing 737 Max 9 is too claustrophobic and was very warm at both airport gates, and still warm in the air.

While the staff was pleasant and helpful, the following observations are for your awareness. There was some delay on the tarmac on take off and landing. The paid lunch/food offerings were limited. Entertainment was only available on WiFi at a cost.

4 hours late, including over +1 hour waiting in plane to take off. Baggage left behind too.

While waiting to claim my checked luggage, I discovered the airline had lost it. After a long wait and inquiries, I discovered it was on another flight. Fortunately, the airline finally sent my luggage home.

Was not able to watch most shows on the entertainment site. They would not load

Our flight was 1.5 hours delayed. There was no weather for the inbound flight, so I don't understand why. This meant a VERY late arrival and only a quick nap before my morning flight.

Because of rescheduling, they had to put me on a flight that didn't go through Dallas

Delayed flight, so I switched fights to SFO to Phoenix , Phoenix to DSM. Excellent service through American Airlines

AA re-routed flight from HNL to LAX due to delay. My group of 3 with reserved seats in row 9 was broken up, with one assigned to a middle seat, another in the last row of the plane. Not happy. No explanation to the delay. No apologies. No compensation. Would have been nice to be offered an Admiral Club admission or a voucher for the extra 3 hours of layover in LAX. Could not hear the boarding gate announcements in LAX. Adjacent gate was boarding at the same time. Loud speakers were competing against each other. Barely made my boarding group.

Almost a 6 hour flight and the only food option is a cheese plate… and chips. Also how is it there are no options for texting on American. I’ll be going back to delta and united.

The chair cushions may need an upgrade. I have been noticing they are so worn out, thin so you’d sit in a dip 😄. Other than that, all was an enjoyable trip. Thanks AA!

Cramped seats. FAA should make airlines have more legroom, for even short people complain

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.

Flight was delayed 3 times, would have been nice to have received text message instead of email notifications. Frontier app wasn’t even updated accordingly, no gate number disclosed. No agent at front desk of gate to inform of delay. Very confused and left if the dark

They changed the timing , first delayed by 4 hours then went back to 40 mins late, we had to run back to airport to not miss our flight. This is ridiculous

No frills for sure. No gate announcements about flight delay, not even water to drink on the flight.

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