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$234 Find Cheap Flights from San Francisco to San José

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Cheapest round-trip
$674
Typical prices: $492-$804
JetBlue
Sat 8/22Wed 9/2
SFO - SJO • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$774
Typical prices: $733-$981
United Airlines
Sun 9/6Fri 9/18
SFO - SJO • Non-stop
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Cheapest • from $674 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.9 score
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Cheapest • Avg $455 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 8h 16m (one-way)
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Cheapest • 16% price drop
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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to San José (SFO-SJO)

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

Sat, Aug 22 - Wed, Sep 2
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10:40 pm - 12:57 pm
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SJO
13h 17m
1 stop
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2:02 pm - 11:51 pm
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SFO
10h 49m
1 stop
$674JetBlue
Fri, Sep 11 - Sat, Sep 19
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8:25 pm - 12:35 pm
SFO
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SJO
15h 10m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:20 am - 4:20 pm
SJO
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SFO
11h 00m
1 stop
$675Multiple Airlines
Sun, Aug 16 - Sun, Aug 23
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8:21 pm - 10:58 am
SFO
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SJO
13h 37m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
8:45 am - 11:40 pm
SJO
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SFO
15h 55m
1 stop
$676Copa Airlines
Tue, Oct 6 - Thu, Oct 8
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2:30 am - 11:55 pm
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SJO
20h 25m
2 stops
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5:45 am - 10:52 pm
SJO
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SFO
18h 07m
2 stops
$678Avianca
Mon, Aug 24 - Fri, Aug 28
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7:45 am - 8:50 am
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SJO
24h 05m
3 stops
Avianca Logo
5:05 am - 7:09 pm
SJO
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SFO
15h 04m
2 stops
$680Avianca
Fri, Sep 4 - Tue, Sep 8
Avianca Logo
11:55 pm - 3:25 pm
SFO
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SJO
14h 30m
2 stops
Avianca Logo
5:45 am - 10:55 pm
SJO
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SFO
18h 10m
2 stops
$681Avianca
Mon, Aug 3 - Tue, Aug 11
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:20 am - 1:15 am
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SJO
12h 55m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:06 am - 8:40 pm
SJO
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SFO
20h 34m
1 stop
$682Multiple Airlines
Thu, Aug 13 - Fri, Aug 21
Copa Airlines Logo
1:12 am - 1:52 pm
SFO
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SJO
11h 40m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
10:03 am - 11:40 pm
SJO
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SFO
14h 37m
1 stop
$683Copa Airlines
Thu, Oct 1 - Fri, Oct 9
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:51 pm - 3:11 pm
SFO
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SJO
21h 20m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 9:18 pm
SJO
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SFO
15h 18m
1 stop
$684Multiple Airlines
Sun, Aug 16 - Tue, Aug 25
Southwest Logo
8:30 pm - 6:40 pm
SFO
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SJO
21h 10m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
9:00 am - 9:10 pm
SJO
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SFO
13h 10m
2 stops
$686Southwest
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to San José flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco to San José 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 San José?

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 San José departing in August.

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

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

If you are looking for a flight deal from San Francisco to San José, look for departures on Tuesdays and avoid leaving on a Saturday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from San José, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to San José, 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 San José is February, where tickets cost $573 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $877 and $769 respectively.

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

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 San José, 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 San José, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from San Francisco to San José

 
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Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut

Expert on SJO

Mark Chesnut is a travel writer and public speaker with more than 30 years of experience. The 2019 winner of the NLGJA Excellence in Travel Writing Award, Mark is the author of the book “Prepare for Departure” and has covered air travel for multiple top consumer and trade media outlets.

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Expert on SFO

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

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Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$234
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 14% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 29% increase in price.
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When to book flights from San Francisco to San José

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

  • Where can I sleep when at SFO?

    Depending on your preferences and budget, there are a variety of places you can stay while at the airport. In the airport, near the airport travel agency on Level G in the Main Hall, you may access nap rooms that are less expensive than hotels. These nap rooms provide Wi-Fi, a desk, mirrors, and showers. The Grand Hyatt at SFO, La Quinta Inn and Suites, Aloft San Francisco Airport, Westin San Francisco Airport, San Francisco Airport Marriott Waterfront, and Vagabond Inn Executive San Francisco Airport are a few of the nearby hotels you can choose from. These hotels are typically between 10 and 30min away from the airport.

  • Does the SFO have a business center?

    Finding a place in the airport where you can conduct business while traveling, or even join that virtual meeting, may be a fantastic idea. At the airport's Trip Tel Business Center, which is situated in the Main Hall of the International Terminal, you may access other services like faxing, copying, and renting mobile phones. Additionally, working spaces are offered at the desks in the sleep rooms, and free Wi-Fi is accessible throughout the airport.

  • What are my transportation options from SJO?

    You might want to keep an eye out for a few possibilities for getting from the airport to the city core. Numerous significant bus terminals exist, including the Terminal del Caribe, the Terminal Atlantica, the 7-10, and the Pulmitam. You can get to a bus terminal in downtown San Jose by boarding a bus from any of these locations. Private and shared shuttles are both options for getting you to downtown San Jose. Although shared shuttles must be accessed by taxiing to Denny's restaurant, private shuttles can be taken at the airport. You might also think about employing a taxi service, which is more practical because it gets you exactly where you want to go.

  • Where can I find food when at SJO?

    There is only one level of the San Jose Airport, which you can reach via the escalator. On this level, you can find a café, Starbucks, and Quiznos where you can get some food to eat. Additional dining options include Café Lavazza in the Landside Lobby Mezzanine, as well as the Airside Brioche Doree and Bar Imperial, all of which serve drinks.

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to San José was $234 for a one-way ticket and $674 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes

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

    On your way to San José, you’ll fly out from San Francisco. You’ll be landing at San José Juan Santamaria Intl.

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

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

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

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Francisco to San José flight route.

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to San José are Alaska Airlines and Delta. With an average price for the route of $672 and an overall rating of 7.9, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,123 and an overall rating of 7.8.

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

    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 San José.

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

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

    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 San José with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline. Booking your flights between San Francisco and SJO 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 San José?

    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 San José 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 San José

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $748 or less one-way and $788 or less round-trip.
  • When arriving at Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO), proceed to the check-in area where you will locate Sky Cap, which provides porter and baggage wrapping services.
  • Rental options for baby equipment are available at the Cloud of Good shops in the San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Online purchases can be picked up in-store. You can rent a car seat, a stroller, and other things.
  • If you require any assistance while at the airport, you can take advantage of the information desks located in each terminal at SFO.
  • To help you unwind before your trip, the Wag Brigade has trained canines with the message "Pet Me!" posted all over SFO.
  • Look for the Aviation Museum at Landside in the Mian Hall of the International Terminal if you are looking for a place you can take your family as you wait for your flight.

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Monday

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

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco to San José. 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 San José? 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.
7.9
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 12582 reviews
7.8Comfort
7.0Food
8.1Boarding
7.0Entertainment
8.5Crew
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Not able to get boarding pass for domestic connection flight when check in at international airport. I was told I need to get connection flight boarding pass after I entered US. It us very inconvenient.

6.0 GoodVI, Jun 2026
SFO - SAN
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Not able to get boarding pass for domestic connection flight when check in at international airport. I was told I need to get connection flight boarding pass after I entered US. It us very inconvenient.

They called me 2 hours before my original flight from SFO was to depart to let me know it was delayed and that I would miss my connection. They then rebooked on a different flight leaving a half hour earlier to a different connecting airport, so that I would not miss my connection. It all worked out and I arrived at my destination without a problem and 15 minutes earlier than the original flight would have. Nice!

The flight would have been very good , if not dor the constantly screaming baby in the row behind me. Is there a way to isolate people traveling with infants? This is not the first time this has happened to me.

They treat me well because of my one world status. Crew is attentive and professional. One of the best airlines out there.

Crew were bad Didn’t help with luggage When asked for a glass of wine, I was told that they will serve later , which they didn’t to Me and didn’t serve anyone else in First class . Didn’t offer any snacks , Chips or Nuts to anyone . Flight was not crowded either. Worst Service/ or No Service !

Alaska drastically changed our flight from a direct flight to a flight with connection and a long layover. So we canceled the Alaska flight and we learned a valuable lesson that we will never book through kayak again because the third party travel agent tried to withhold our money.

Four hour delay. Missed our event. And they offered me $75. Absolutely shameful.

I have been flying commercial for decades. I was in one of the ladder boarding groups, had my bag tagged because they thought there was not going to be enough space for it in the overhead bins. I politely asked one of the attendance if I could try to find a space- she said I could and I did. I then took the bag tag off and gave it to one of the other attendants as I was told to do by the first one. He, in a curt, anal, and disrespectful manner, told me that I needed to take my bag down from the overhead bin and check it. This was a situation I’ve never encountered before. The attendant’s attitude was confrontational and belittling in front of other onlooking passengers as if daring me to challenge him. I am a physician who takes care of patients day in and day out. Not wanting to make a scene, I calmly told him, “do what you need to do.” he took my bag down from the overhead bin, put the back tag back on it, and checked it only to make room for another bag that was also supposed to be technically checked by a following passenger. The same male attendant later came up to me and said “you shouldn’t have showed me the bag tag,” as if conveying that he was just following protocol was a justification for treating me like a kid out of line. I cared about this because it took 15 minutes from my life to then retrieve the bag at baggage claim and it also felt like really poor customer service. I understand the need for protocols. This is also a service industry, and we the passengers are the clients. We should be made to feel welcome and respected and our life in transit made as easy as it can be within reason. This attendant clearly needs to be reminded of that. Of note, an older female fellow passenger sitting next to me agreed with this assessment.

It was very frustrating that the people that got in th plane before I did had all taken the storage area above my seat so I had to go all the way town to store my luggage. My seat was 7c and I had to go all the way to 16 to find a place for my carry on. How is that even allowed! The worst part was trying to get my luggage when we landed.. such a headache and so unnecessary. If I’m in row 7c I should be able to store my carry on above where I’m sitting. It’s ridiculous that o need to go all the way down and struggle at the end of the flight to get my carry on.

Just another flight. No food, no entertainment. Left/arrived on time.

It would have been better if they don't separate families in seating. We were seated in the aile row in the middle of a family of four. It would have been better if they they seat the family of four together than separated.

It was good, plane is a bit older so seats are somewhat flat

Check in person said there would be lunch. We were first class passengers and lunch was chips.

Very good flight and crew Food was a surprise on a short flight

Biggest issue was that they only had two restrooms in the back of the aircraft. Too many people for only two restrooms. The trash was overflowing and there was paper on the floor too. Long lines in the isle to use it. Food was also a bit meh. They don’t offer snacks with drinks, so you might want to buy a snack to hold you off on a longer trip, since the meals are very small.

Everything was smooth and crew was very polite and friendly.

I like that they served a mail, I’m not sure about the in-flight entertainment. I didn’t really check. staff helped me with my luggage. Smooth boarding smooth takeoff smooth flight

The seats had plenty of leg room and the staff were very nice.

Copa performed as expected for the amount of money I was willing to spend for the flight; it wasn’t exceptional but it was not bad in any way either. The crew was good; friendly and straightforward. The food was airplane food, so no expectations there and the entertainment was lacking but that was my fault for owning an IPhone with a charging port that’s not compatible with the rest of the world. I’d fly Copa again.

Left my bags in origin city on a business class ticket , spent about 2-3 days in the same clothes plus the flight .

No extra snacks were available. Meals quality is terrible. Crew was not friendly.

Lost one piece of luggage even though I checked in 2.5 hours before the flight

It was perfect! United Airlines staff was extremely caring, super friendly and professional

United has maintenance issues and can then never recover. No operations ability and simple issues always turn into multiple hours long cascading delays. Worst airline on earth.

I paid for a confirmed upgraded aisle seat and was moved to a center seat in the back of the plane at the last minute.

Horrifying Almost 2 million miles. Bring your own food and drink. One coffee or drink every three hours. Have to order meals on app more than 24 hours ahead Tiny and dirty bathrooms

Easy of boarding, helpfully staff at check in, surprisingly comfortable seating

Lost of requested seat assignments. Lost my husband's meal choice

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

I had very little time to change planes originally in Denver after my flight from Omaha. I had an hour and a half layover in Denver originally and my flight leaving Omaha was delayed an hour because they had to change a tire, which I can understand. When I reached Denver my other flight was late, fortunately, but I still had only 10 minutes to run about a mile through the airport to get to my flight. Again, fortunately, I am a healthy 71-year-old and was able to accomplish this feat. However, the stress was more than necessary to bear.

Seats were great, the staff was great, and the food was about the best I've had on a plane, and is especially the best of any US-based carrier I've flown. Free Wi-Fi was also great.

Rude crew member. She seemed annoyed at me without me saying a single word. Also loudly admonished me for having my bag next to my seat instead of tucked away before landing. Just telling me to put it away and guiding me without giving me a lecture would have been enough.

Too many long delays with JetBlue. Worst major airline that serves JFK but unfortunately I keep going back because of the prices.

The flight departed more than 1 hour late. Leg room is bigger than most airlines

Little snafu at boarding. Staff communicated with gate poorly. Flight attendant was rude making disembark early. This was an older mint class. Needs an overhaul for sure. Food was good. The male flight attendant was really nice.

terrible. Because I felt very unwell during the flight. How do they leave a woman alone in the middle of 2 men? an obese man who was falling on top of me.

I booked this flight using JetBlue points and I was just so happy. The plane was so clean, I had every need met. Thank you!!

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

Always like Jet Blue! It seems, however, that people are getting bigger & seats are getting smaller! We had a very full flight and I couldn't get an aisle seat like I always do. I wish there were more leg room. People sitting next to me were very nice though so it was fine to disturb them if I needed to use the restroom. Otherwise the flight was fine but a bit long.

None of the in flight Direct TV worked. A better selection of Shows would have been better. The baggage was s low. Otherwise we enjoyed our flight!

They should provide water to passengers who ask for it

Staff are the rudest in the industry … awful customer service … will never fly Avianca again

Here we have another airline flying to Guatemala but doesn't have a plus or a less, just in the middle. Why? Well, first we don't have even free water Movie selection is poor Seats don't recline in some places Food selection is carb based Forgot to mention, customer service on the web is the worst. Good things; Very reliable on schedule Kind crew

I had to go to the boarding counter for them to enter my return flight as it’s not with Avianca. There was a long queue as there were lots of people being called to the counter.

Boarding, crew were excellent, food was ok and entertainment need to improve

There isn't much space in-between seats and even water needs to be paid for during the flight.

We were not aware carry-on bags cost extra until we arrived at the airport so, we were charged $240.00 for two small carry- on bags! There was a substantial fee for drinks and snacks. No wifi, or other entertainment was available. Waiting areas were crowded and uncomfortable.

Ok, but these people don’t give you nothing no snack no water

Wasn’t able to take the trip and no one could help me with a refund or rescheduling

Voo longo nem mesmo água ou gelo é servido, se quiser tem que pagar. Embarque é péssimo, mau atendimento.

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