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Cheapest round-trip
$173
Typical prices: $287-$130
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SFO - SNA • Non-stop
Cheapest non-stop
$173
Typical prices: $279-$127
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Thu 6/4Sun 6/7
SFO - SNA • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Santa Ana (SFO-SNA)

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

Fri, May 29 - Mon, Jun 1
Frontier Logo
5:26 pm - 7:14 pm
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SNA
1h 48mnonstop
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8:10 pm - 2:26 pm
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SFO
18h 16m
1 stop
$173Frontier
Thu, Aug 13 - Sat, Aug 15
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10:56 pm - 12:36 pm
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SNA
13h 40m
1 stop
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1:21 pm - 2:58 pm
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SFO
1h 37mnonstop
$175Frontier
Sun, Jun 21 - Sat, Jun 27
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5:21 pm - 7:25 pm
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2h 04mnonstop
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1:19 pm - 2:59 pm
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1h 40mnonstop
$177Frontier
Thu, Jul 30 - Sun, Aug 2
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9:39 pm - 8:05 am
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SNA
10h 26m
1 stop
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1:21 pm - 2:58 pm
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1h 37mnonstop
$179Frontier
Wed, Jul 1 - Sun, Jul 5
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10:58 pm - 12:34 pm
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13h 36m
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1:21 pm - 2:58 pm
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1h 37mnonstop
$180Frontier
Sun, May 31 - Sun, Jun 7
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5:26 pm - 7:14 pm
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1h 48mnonstop
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1:04 pm - 2:48 pm
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1h 44mnonstop
$181Frontier
Thu, Jun 4 - Mon, Jun 8
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5:26 pm - 7:14 pm
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1h 48mnonstop
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8:10 pm - 2:16 pm
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18h 06m
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$183Frontier
Sat, Jun 20 - Sat, Jun 27
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5:21 pm - 7:25 pm
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2h 04mnonstop
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7:30 am - 2:16 pm
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6h 46m
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$184Multiple Airlines
Mon, Jun 8 - Thu, Jun 11
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5:26 pm - 7:14 pm
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SNA
1h 48mnonstop
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8:10 pm - 8:51 am
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12h 41m
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$185Frontier
Sun, May 24 - Thu, May 28
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5:26 pm - 7:14 pm
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1h 48mnonstop
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8:10 pm - 7:49 pm
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23h 39m
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$186Frontier
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to Santa Ana flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco to Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana, California?

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 Santa Ana, California departing in May.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

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

If you are looking for a flight deal from San Francisco to John Wayne (Santa Ana), look for departures on Mondays and avoid leaving on a Saturday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from John Wayne (Santa Ana), Friday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Santa Ana, 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 John Wayne (Santa Ana) is July, where tickets cost $190 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and February, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $322 and $288 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

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 Santa Ana, 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 John Wayne (Santa Ana), you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 38% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 16 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$92
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 2% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 4% lower on average.
Flight from San Francisco to John Wayne (Santa Ana)

When to book flights from San Francisco to Santa Ana

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FAQs for booking flights from San Francisco to John Wayne (Santa Ana)

  • Which airlines have lounges at John Wayne Santa Ana Airport?

    American Airlines and United Airlines have lounges at SNA. Passengers can access these airline lounges by paying the admittance fee and showing their flight tickets. The American Airlines lounge is in Terminal A on the mezzanine level near Gate 8. United Club is in Terminal B across from Gate 9. The airport also has a USO lounge for US military personnel, and this is in Terminal B next to baggage carousel 4.

  • How can I get downtown from John Wayne Santa Ana Airport?

    You will have four options for getting downtown from SNA. The first is the bus. The Orange County public buses serve SNA, and bus route 76 will get you downtown from the airport. There are two other special buses, the Disneyland shuttles, which head for the Disneyland resort hotels, and the iShuttle, which head to Tustin Station. You can also take taxis at the ground transportation area on the lower level between Terminal A and B. On-demand shuttles, and car rental counters are here too.

  • Which family-friendly amenities are offered at San Francisco International Airport?

    Nursing mothers with infants will find nursing rooms only airside, except for Terminal 2, which has landside locations. You can rent baby strollers and car seats from Cloud of Good which has three locations at SFO, one in each terminal. If you have a kid aged ten and below, SFO has kids’ play areas near Gates 22, 54A, 58B, 62, and 87A.

  • Does John Wayne Santa Ana Airport offer accessible services?

    SNA offers wheelchair assistance to PRM. However, passengers must reserve this service through their airline. Low-vision passengers will have free Aira services, braille-coded elevator buttons, and personal assistance at the airport. TTY telephones, visual paging, and signage are present to guide hard-of-hearing passengers at SFO. The airport also provides reserved parking spots, fast-track services, accessible restrooms, and ramps and elevators for these passengers.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Francisco to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to John Wayne (Santa Ana) was $92 for a one-way ticket and $173 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San Francisco and John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    No

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from San Francisco to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    San Francisco and John Wayne (Santa Ana) are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave San Francisco from San Francisco and will be arriving at Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San Francisco to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    Alaska Airlines, Delta, American Airlines, and JetBlue offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Francisco to John Wayne (Santa Ana) flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Francisco to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Francisco to John Wayne (Santa Ana) flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    SkyTeam, Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between San Francisco and John Wayne (Santa Ana), with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from San Francisco to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    There are nonstop flights from San Francisco to John Wayne (Santa Ana) on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Francisco to John Wayne (Santa Ana), Alaska Airlines or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to John Wayne (Santa Ana) are Alaska Airlines and Delta. With an average price for the route of $267 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 $216 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    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 John Wayne (Santa Ana).

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Francisco to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to John Wayne (Santa Ana) 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 John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    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 John Wayne (Santa Ana) with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline. Booking your flights between San Francisco and SNA 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 John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    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 John Wayne (Santa Ana) 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 John Wayne (Santa Ana)

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $129 or less one-way and $248 or less round-trip.
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO) has four terminals: 1, 2, 3, and the International Terminal. The terminals are interconnected by walkways and an AirTrain that runes every 10-15min.
  • Do you get nervous before your flight? Don’t worry, the SFO Wag Brigade is here for you. The Wag Brigade is a group of trained therapy dogs that give free hugs and licks to tensed passengers to de-stress them. The dogs are in each terminal and have vests that read “Pet Me.”
  • Unwind with a soothing massage or pedicure after your flight to John Wayne Santa Ana Airport (SNA) at XpresSpa. XpresSpa offers express spa services, whether massages, facials, or manicures, all taking 30min or less. You’ll find the establishment in Terminal B near Gate 10.
  • On average, around 521 kg of carbon is emitted on flights from San Francisco to Santa Ana/Orange County. However, you can fly more sustainably with United Airlines. United Airlines has a flight that emits 73% less carbon per passenger on this route.
  • If your pet travels through SFO, the airport has provided several relief areas to accommodate them. You’ll find pet relief areas in Courtyards 4, 3, and 2, near Gates CB6, C5-C7, F11, and in the International Terminal A, airside.

Prefer to fly direct from San Francisco to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from San Francisco to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty.
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Direct departures

San Francisco to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Monday

Alaska Airlines,Frontier,United Airlines

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Tuesday

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Thursday

Alaska Airlines,Frontier,United Airlines

Alaska Airlines,Frontier, +1 more

Friday

Alaska Airlines,Frontier,United Airlines

Alaska Airlines,Frontier, +1 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines,Frontier,United Airlines

Alaska Airlines,Frontier, +1 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines,Frontier,United Airlines

Alaska Airlines,Frontier, +1 more

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Direct returns

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to San Francisco

Monday

Alaska Airlines,Frontier,United Airlines

Alaska Airlines,Frontier, +1 more

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Thursday

Alaska Airlines,Frontier,United Airlines

Alaska Airlines,Frontier, +1 more

Friday

Alaska Airlines,Frontier,United Airlines

Alaska Airlines,Frontier, +1 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines,Frontier,United Airlines

Alaska Airlines,Frontier, +1 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines,Frontier,United Airlines

Alaska Airlines,Frontier, +1 more

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from San Francisco to Santa Ana

 
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7.9
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 12332 reviews
8.5Crew
7.0Entertainment
7.1Food
7.8Comfort
8.1Boarding
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Four hour delay. Missed our event. And they offered me $75. Absolutely shameful.

2.0 MediocreEric, Mar 2026
SFO - SAN
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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.

I love Alaska! We arrived on the later side without seat assignments only to find the had oversold the flight by 1. The attendants worked extra hard to find a way for our party of 7 to stay together and we made it on the flight! Loved the free WiFi also!

I paid for the WiFi and it didn’t work during the whole flight

The he whole flight was very smooth on every aspects.

I paid for wifi and it never worked... it was miserable. I couldn't access my shared files to work on the plane, it didn't work on my phone. I paid for nothing but frustration and continual refreshing, hoping it would work

The flight was excellent and very friendly and helpful staff. Will travel again and recommend to friends. Thank you

Did not have In flight service on my round trip due to turbulence. I did not partake in In flight entertainment. Flight descending into LAX was very turbulent. It would have been nice if the pilot communicated with us during that rough descent into LAX to ease the minds of some of us more nervous flyers.

They canceled my flight with only a couple hours before checking in at the airport and offered no alternatives to get home.

The ground crew did not supply drink or snacks during the layover in SFO. So there weren't many options. Otherwise, it was all great.

Flight delayed two hours , missed connection flight then connection cancelled- horrible experience with hotel

The checking was disaster, the crew wasn't behave well. It took us two hours to check in, after that thr line at the TSA was long, we barely make the flight. Bad airline

No charging outlets worked. Other than collecting trash attendants didn’t come around. No one could hear flight attendants announcements during the flight. Seat pads were horrible. Sitting on a board for 5 hours. What happened to Hawaiian airlines comfort, hospitality, and extras? Our pilots did an excellent job trying to minimize turbulence and incredible job in landing in windy conditions.

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

I liked the Starlink WiFi but didn't like how they said they were the only airline to offer a free meal and it turns out to be just a standalone sandwich and then charge for snacks to go with it. Rather have the free snacks like Southwest, but have the option to purchase a decent meal for a 5+ hour flight.

I like Hawaiian, it was great that they had good internet connection across the Pacific Ocean, thanks to Star Link satellites. The seating was comfortable, ( I was in economy ). Maybe I missed it, but I only got offered a beverage once. It was a nonstop flight KOA to SMF. I would take it again next time I go that way.

Previously flown Hawaiian Airlines on similar routes, I found Alaska Airlines to be noticeably more comfortable. The seats on Alaska Airlines provided better support and cushioning, which made a significant difference on the long flight to the islands. When you’re spending 5-6 hours in the air, seat comfort really matters, and Alaska Airlines delivered where it counts. After comparing both carriers, I’ve decided to book with Alaska Airlines for all my future Hawaii trips. The superior seat comfort alone makes it worth choosing Alaska over Hawaiian Airlines. If you’re planning a trip to Hawaii and prioritizing comfort, I’d recommend giving Alaska Airlines a try. You won’t be disappointed. Highly recommended for Hawaii travel!

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

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

The crew was EXTREMELY helpful And sweet and the flight was smooth!

Outstanding service, efficient & friendly crew, flight was safe, comfortable & on time

The crew was great. Very friendly and responsive. The plane was old, small and tight. We ran out of overhead space and I had to check. Middle seat was particularly tight.

It was a red-eye, but the flight felt surprisingly quick. The seats were very comfortable, and that made resting much easier. I also want to thank the gentleman seated next to me, who graciously moved so my mom could sit beside me. We slept almost the entire way. The cabin crew was respectful in not disturbing us, while also being courteous and professional throughout. Thank you, United.

Boarding was again a "free for all". We were boarding group 4, and almost the entire plane was able to board before us. It's a shame that someone who follows the rules, gets the short end of the stick. Not fair.

It was perfect! I've never flown with United before, but I definitely will in the future

They delayed the flight from 9:00 to 11:55 At 11:45 they canceled the flight. I paid a premium price for the tickets with poor service

Seats are uncomfortable. This has been a trend in the industry for decades. Trying to fit more seats on each plane to increase profits at the expense of the passenger.

Staff were good. My seat was in need of repair, but for a short flight was not problematic. Usual basic snack and drink setup that you'll find on any US carrier. Over, a decent, basic flight.

Flight delayed for more than 16 hrs and no effort was spent to provide an alternate

it was a very short flight so my expectations were low.

American delayed the flight for a crew rest period. The delay occurred late in the evening - the earliest i can find is 10:20 pm. With a 6 am flight anyone on the flight would have already have been asleep (unless you are insane, a vampire or on drugs) and at least for me i was already on the way to the airport at 445 am the next morning when i discovered they delayed the flight until 9 am. Given the incoming flight was in the air at 6 pm the evening before this should have been figured out a lot more timely that was there only crew to use. Just frustrating given there is no consideration for customer experience anymore in flying.

Flight: Started on time. Comfortable flight. Arrived on time. Crew: Very cordial and helpful. Drinks and snack was served with a smile. Overall enjoyed the trip. Regards, Hari Doss Chanchala Doss

To have arrived on time and not 3 hours late after having already spent $100 to change to an earlier flight, only to arrive back home close to the original flight time.

The SFO Lounge crew were amazing. The bartender Faris was great. Thanks!

American Airlines is a miserable experience. It is predictably miserable, in the sense that every time I fly American, I brace myself for the certainty that it will be unpleasant and uncomfortable. But it is unpredictable in the sense that I never know if the flight will be on time or delayed nine hours (both happened to me this week). I never know if I will be able to sit in the seat that I selected when I purchased the ticket or if I will be told by Customer Service (!!!) that I must relocate from first class to a seat in the back of the aircraft with no explanation (both happened to me this week). Will the food be frozen and half defrosted, or scalding hot? Will the drinks be warm? Will the flight attendants be surly and mean? Will the toilets be cramped and foul? Will the seats be narrow and uncomfortable? Will there be a real electric outlet at the seat, or just an unreliable USB-2 port? Will there be enough seats in the boarding lounge or just a few? Will the boarding process be smooth and efficient, or will the gate agents mess it up and delay it needlessly for 30 or 40 minutes? Will the catering and cleaning crew be prompt or will they take an extra 30 minutes? Will the brakes on the aircraft work properly, or will the pilot delay takeoff for four hours while the ground crew attends to what can only be described as routine maintenance that should have been done the night before? I've eexperienced every one of these unpleasant things this year, 2026. The only thing I can reliably count on is that American will find a new way to make the experience of flying as miserable as they possibly can.

Wifi was spotty. Tray table was very dirty when I sat down.

The WiFi would not connect enough for me to do my actual work. It permaspooled, disconnected, said it was connected, then wouldn't open an email... it was frustrating. I am not a tall person, 5'4" - and I felt cramped with little room to reach into my bag under the seat in front of me. I feel sorry for anyone taller than me having to fly. the one positive thing I will add, is the overhead bins are roomy enough to manage more bags than other carriers.

Going non stop to lax like I paid for. Not stopping in MCI for gas. Too long of delays

Delayed for mechanical and no updates on what was happening and how long the delay might be.

A first class seat should fit a fat person, and this doesn't. The trays in the armrest are less functional than an ordinary tray in the back of the seat.

They didn’t offer a water, even after I asked

Remind customers of the need to have passport or new ID for boarding.

The flight never took off and we spent 7 hours at the airport

Our flight was canceled. I will never use Kayak nor Frontier for travel again. The entire experience was a headache.

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.

Terrible. The canceled my entire flight when I requested a refund for a trip frontier canceled trip one way.

i was unable to check in the flight. refund requested

I think Frontier was very good at communication. Their app worked very well. Loading was great and the flight was nice and easy.

Great for the price. No wifi or entertainment, but gate agents and crew were fantastic and we boarded quickly and left on time.

Decent clean onboard experience. Okay discount airline experience. Unfortunately, any customer service interactions are difficult and unhelpful. There is no service. Also, a premium seat only gets you premium boarding if you line up first. Once they start general boarding you must go to the back of the line. Not very premium

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