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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 Sydney 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 Sydney

Sun, Oct 26 - Sun, Nov 9
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11:25 pm - 12:45 pmSFO-SYD
19h 20m1 stop
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2:00 pm - 12:25 pmSYD-SFO
17h 25m1 stop
$847Fiji Airways
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Sun, Nov 2 - Sun, Nov 23
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10:05 pm - 9:50 pmSFO-SYD
28h 45m1 stop
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2:00 pm - 12:25 pmSYD-SFO
17h 25m1 stop
$850Fiji Airways
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Tue, Oct 21 - Wed, Oct 29
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11:55 pm - 9:00 amSFO-SYD
39h 05m1 stop
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11:35 am - 8:30 pmSYD-SFO
26h 55m1 stop
$861Philippine Airlines
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Sun, Oct 19 - Thu, Oct 30
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11:55 pm - 9:00 amSFO-SYD
39h 05m1 stop
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11:35 am - 8:30 pmSYD-SFO
26h 55m1 stop
$862Philippine Airlines
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Sat, Sep 13 - Sun, Sep 21
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4:35 pm - 7:20 amSFO-SYD
21h 45m1 stop
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9:20 am - 12:23 pmSYD-SFO
44h 03m2 stops
$924Air Canada
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Sun, Oct 19 - Thu, Oct 30
Air Canada Logo
1:36 pm - 8:20 amSFO-SYD
24h 44m1 stop
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10:20 am - 5:29 pmSYD-SFO
25h 09m2 stops
$946Air Canada
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Mon, Feb 9 - Sun, Feb 22
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7:50 pm - 10:30 amSFO-SYD
19h 40m1 stop
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7:45 am - 11:05 amSYD-SFO
22h 20m1 stop
$952Air New Zealand
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Mon, Feb 23 - Tue, Mar 3
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1:30 pm - 8:15 pmSFO-SYD
35h 45m2 stops
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12:25 pm - 3:20 pmSYD-SFO
21h 55m1 stop
$953ANA
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Mon, Feb 23 - Tue, Mar 3
ANA Logo
11:00 am - 8:15 pmSFO-SYD
38h 15m2 stops
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12:25 pm - 3:20 pmSYD-SFO
21h 55m1 stop
$954ANA
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Mon, Dec 1 - Sun, Dec 14
Air New Zealand Logo
7:50 pm - 8:45 amSFO-SYD
17h 55m1 stop
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11:45 am - 11:05 amSYD-SFO
18h 20m1 stop
$975Air New Zealand
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SFO's curbside check-in eases luggage handling.
SYD's Airport Link train offers a quick city transfer.
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Cheapest round-trip
$847
Overall average: $1,188
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SFO - SYD • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$1,129
Typical prices: $1,056-1462
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Expert advice for your flight from San Francisco to Sydney

 
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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Airlines
United Airlines

United Polaris offers lie-flat seats with Saks Fifth Avenue bedding for enhanced comfort.


United Polaris Lounges provide luxurious amenities and a restaurant for a seated meal.

Qantas Airways

Qantas Business Class features lie-flat seats with a fitted mattress and pajamas for comfort.


Qantas Premium Economy offers 38-inch pitch seats with leg and foot-rests for added comfort.

Airports
SFO

SFO offers curbside check-in for United, Delta, and Southwest, making it convenient for families and travelers with lots of luggage.

Read more about SFOby Blane Bachelor
SYD

At SYD, use the Airport Link train for a quick, 15-minute ride to central Sydney, avoiding traffic and saving time.

Read more about SYDby Robert Schrader
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Bill is an award-winning travel writer with extensive credits covering airlines and the aviation industry for publications including AARP, AFAR, The Points Guy and Yahoo. Based in Portland, Oregon, Bill has traveled to more than 75 countries - and been late for his flight in most of them. He once achieved top-level frequent flier status for all of American, Delta and United Airlines during a single year.

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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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Robert Schrader

Robert Schrader

One of the web's original travel bloggers, Robert launched his first site Leave Your Daily Hell in 2009. Since then, he's expanded into destination niche sites (one each for Japan, Thailand and Taiwan), in addition to having written for the inflight magazines of Singapore Airlines and Korean Air. Overall, he's visited nearly 100 countries, and flies business as often as possible.

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Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to Sydney flights

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

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Planning a trip from San Francisco to Sydney? 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 Sydney?

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

When flying from San Francisco to Sydney, you should consider leaving on a Tuesday and avoid Fridays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to San Francisco, you’ll find the best rates on Wednesdays and the most expensive ones on Saturdays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Sydney, 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 Sydney is February, where tickets cost $981 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,637 and $1,287 respectively.

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

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 Sydney, 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 Sydney, you should book around 7 weeks before departure, which saves you about 27% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

 AI-powered savings tips

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

When planning a flight from San Francisco to Sydney, there are several strategies that can help you save money. Generally, Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly, and April is the cheapest month.

Day Selection: Choose to fly on a Tuesday for the best rates.

Month Selection: Book your flight in April for the most affordable prices.

Booking Advance: Book your flight at least 13 days in advance to secure the best prices.

Airline Choice: Consider flying with Air New Zealand, as it generally offers the cheapest fares for this route.

Flight Type: Opt for a flight with a layover, as it's typically cheaper than a direct flight.

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 seasonJuly
Cheapest flight$540
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 1% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 38% increase in price.
Flight from San Francisco to Sydney

When to book flights from San Francisco to Sydney

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

  • How long will it take me to get from my hotel in San Francisco to SFO?

    Public transportation will take around 30min from the city center. Keep in mind that commute times can change drastically during rush hours.

  • Where is the SFO BART station?

    The BART station is in the International Terminal. It is a close walk from terminals 1 and 3.

  • Can I use Global Entry to cut waiting times at SFO customs and immigration?

    Australia is in negotiations for participation in the U.S. Global Entry program. When traveling from SYD to SFO, or any U.S. destination, check to see if Global Entry is an available option.

  • How do I catch the Airport Link train from SYD to the Sydney Central Business District?

    You can purchase an Opal Card at the Sydney Airport stations, at Newslink, or WH Smith bookshops in either terminal. An Opal Card is good for all public transportation in Sydney, including trains, ferries, buses, and light rail.

  • What food options can I find at SFO?

    Whether you are looking for breakfast options, a sit-down dinner, or just a quick snack, SFO has an option for you. San Francisco is known for its food and the airport includes many local and chain options.

  • When I arrive at Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, which nearby cities can I visit?

    Flights from San Francisco to Sydney allow travelers to explore other cities in the Sydney area. Some cities you can put on your bucket list after landing at SYD are Leonay, Scheyville, Kingswood, and Calga. You can conveniently use car rentals or buses to transit to these towns from the airport.

  • Will I find special services on flights between San Francisco and Sydney?

    Carriers serving flights from San Francisco to Sydney provide special services to their clients upon request. Therefore, passengers with reduced mobility or traveling with someone with mobility limitations have nothing to worry about when transiting from San Francisco to Sydney. All airlines at SFO provide cab-to-aircraft wheelchair services.

  • Can I fly from San Francisco to Sydney with a pet?

    Yes. All airports and carriers serving flights to Sydney from San Francisco have pet-friendly policies for those who intend to keep the company of their furry friends. Before boarding your plane at SFO, you will find five pet-relief areas outside in presecurity areas, while one is inside Terminal 2. At SYD, you will find pet-relief areas in Terminal 2 West, near Gate 46 and Gate 47.

  • Which airline runs a hub at Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport?

    As the main international gateway to Sydney, Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport is the preferred arrival port for the largest international flights from San Francisco. It is the operating hub for Qantas, thus offering travelers an opportunity to enjoy world-class amenities at its lounges and clubs.

  • Which are the popular layovers when flying between San Francisco and Sydney?

    When booking flights from San Francisco to Sydney, several airlines operate one- or two-stop flights between the cities. Among them are Delta Air Lines, which stops at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), and Fiji Airways, which flies through Nadi International Airport (NAN).

  • Can I travel to downtown Sydney with a car rental from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport?

    Yes. With multiple car rental agencies operating their counters at SYD, you won’t have challenges enjoying a self-drive from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport to the city center of Sydney. Among the famous brands operating here are Hertz, Avis, and Enterprise, and you can find their desks in Terminal 1 International Arrival Hall. At the same time, Alamo serves its clients through Terminal 2.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Sydney was $540 for a one-way ticket and $847 for a round-trip.

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

    A passport is required to fly from San Francisco to Sydney.

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

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

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

    American Airlines, Qantas Airways, and Alaska Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Francisco to Sydney flight route.

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

    The Boeing 777 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Francisco to Sydney flight route.

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

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

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Francisco to Sydney, ANA or Fiji Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to Sydney are ANA and Fiji Airways. With an average price for the route of $1,124 and an overall rating of 8.4, ANA is the most popular choice. Fiji Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $885 and an overall rating of 8.0.

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

    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 Sydney.

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

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

    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 Sydney with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline. Booking your flights between San Francisco and SYD 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 Sydney?

    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 Sydney 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 Sydney

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $684 or less one-way and $1,180 or less round-trip.
  • Getting to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is easy and convenient from anywhere in the Bay Area. There are plenty of public transportation options to choose from, including the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) rapid rail to travel from San Mateo County, the East Bay, or the city of San Francisco. Caltrain commuter rail and bus routes are also available to SFO from San Mateo County, San Francisco, and Palo Alto. Taxis and rideshares are easily accessible from the airport terminals.
  • Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) is located about 8km from the Sydney city center and is about a 25min ride away. Public transportation is available through the Airport Link train and is about a 30min ride from SYD. Other options include rideshare cars and taxis, which will cost about AU$55 ($42.50) each way.
  • When traveling on any international flight, keep in mind that wait times at security, customs, and transit lines will be longer because of the larger number of travelers. U.S. travelers to SYD have the option to use the SmartGate to self-process through passport control and potentially save some time going through the immigration and customs line.
  • Business travelers will find that both SFO and SYD have much to offer to make your trip hassle-free. Several airline lounges, free Wi-Fi throughout the airports, business centers, and shower facilities are all easily accessible at both airports. In addition, there are multiple hotels in and around each airport to make your early morning or late-night connections easy.
  • Traveling with kids? SFO has a Kids'Spot, an interactive children's exploration and play area where kids can get their wiggles out before the long flight to Sydney. SFO also features extensive museum exhibits and self-guided tours. Sydney Airport has an interactive play area, but the highlight is the Kid's Cinema, where they can watch children's tv shows in a comfortable setting.
  • Travelers looking to drop off their cars at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) before flying to Sydney will have long-term parking at their disposal. A courtesy shuttle runs every 5-15 minutes between the garage and the international terminal. Consider reserving your space in advance to avoid last-minute hassles.
  • Suppose you have an early morning flight from San Francisco to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD); plan to spend a night at one of the many hotels close to SFO. Villa Montes Hotel Ascend Hotel Collection is a recommended option. The property offers complimentary transportation to and from the airport, which is essential if you have many bags.
  • If traveling with your family to SYD, reserve your flight via SFO, as it has convenient amenities. The property features nursing and lactation rooms where new moms can escape to attend to their babies. These rooms are in Terminal 3, near Gate E5, and are equipped with comfortable seats, sinks, and power outlets.

Prefer to fly direct from San Francisco to Sydney?

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

San Francisco to Sydney Kingsford Smith

Monday

Air New Zealand, Lufthansa, SWISS, +2 more

Air New Zealand, Lufthansa, +3 more

Tuesday

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +5 more

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +6 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, Lufthansa, SWISS, +2 more

Air New Zealand, Lufthansa, +3 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +5 more

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +6 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +5 more

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +6 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand, Lufthansa, SWISS, +2 more

Air New Zealand, Lufthansa, +3 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +5 more

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +6 more

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Direct returns

Sydney Kingsford Smith to San Francisco

Monday

Air New Zealand, Avianca, Lufthansa, +3 more

Air New Zealand, Avianca, +4 more

Tuesday

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +6 more

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +7 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, Avianca, Lufthansa, +3 more

Air New Zealand, Avianca, +4 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +6 more

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +7 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +6 more

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +7 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand, Avianca, Lufthansa, +3 more

Air New Zealand, Avianca, +4 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +6 more

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +7 more

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

 
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Fiji AirwaysOverall score based on 205 reviews
7.4Entertainment
8.0Comfort
8.5Crew
7.5Food
8.1Boarding
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Again, Fijian hospitality was genuine, very comfortable, only improvement would be the entertainment. Why Do they only have 5 episodes of TV shows and from like season three...

10.0 ExcellentMatthew, Aug 2025NAN - CNS
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Again, Fijian hospitality was genuine, very comfortable, only improvement would be the entertainment. Why Do they only have 5 episodes of TV shows and from like season three...

Fiji Airways was amazing, will definately be lfying them again. The "Fijian hospitality" is not a catch phrase, it is genuine. the only things that could be improved is the entertainment. Not a great choice of movies, and the TV shows only have about 5 or so episodes, and often of a random season.

They will look to squeeze every penny they can out of you!! Pick your seat$$...bring luggage$$$$... if they could charge you for the air on the plane they would!!

.very good and as I needed wheelchair assistance all staff excellent.. only suggestion is get rid of those plastic chairs hard to ride in and staff have trouble compared to others. Everything else very good experience. Will use Fiji Air again.

In-flight entertainment options could use a refresh, Consider a tie-up with Spotify for more current music and with IMDB or other service for newer selections/movie ratings.

See previous comments. Didn’t take this flight because my other flight was so delayed. Ending up on two other flights as a result and was more than a day late.

6 hour delay and they didnt try to make up any time during an over 10 hour flight

Very good; seat made ready for bed after meal, a plus since one airline covered the seat at the start.

Entertainment was not good. Seems like liquor should’ve been advertised only beer and wine was even though I saw others getting liquor didn’t realize I could. And the food to me could’ve been a little bit.

Food choices perhaps not the best. Only offered beer and wine, when it appeared other liquor was available. Entertainment wasn’t so good.

Everything was great except having to check in at Alaska. That was a surprise and took extra time and effort. Should have been explained somewhere maybe on the HA electronic ticket.

I accidentally made this purchase and they wouldn’t refund me even though I called immediately to cancel it.

The flight was delayed and they didn’t have a pilot for the flight. Seemed very unorganized and took way longer than expected.

I could not believe that on a 5 hour plus flight we were not given a complimentary meal . That should be illegal. Or it would be nice to be informed beforehand that a complimentary meal would not be provided. The wording in the email I got about pre ordering food was phrased in a way that made the food seem like it would be free. Very misleading! Also during boarding we were informed there would be empty seats we could move to if we wanted, all we had to do was wait for an announcement, however an announcement was never made. Then when we tried to change seats ourselves we were singled out over the loud speaker and told we could not move without asking. Then the flight was about to take off , so we didn’t have time to ask . Then we were told we could not move to the exit row because you had to pay for those seats, but we were not told where we could move. Also no one was in the exit rows so , if something happened no one would be there to assist the passengers. Also people should be allowed to move there if the airline wasn’t able to sell them. One passenger asked if he could pay for the upgrade and the flight attendant said she did not have the capability to charge for the seat on her mobile device, so the airline ended up losing possible income anyways . So why not let people move there during flight if you have no way to charge them? Then the landing was bumpy and awful and many passengers complained out loud when we landed .

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

Miserable. Birthday trip for daughter booked for Cabo. Her plane was canceled and the best they could do was get here to fly north to San Jose, CA, stay in a hotel, sit around half a day and finally fly to Cabo late the next day. 36 hours traveling and wasted time. Missed a night of a booked resort, missed here ATV excursion, etc. I know it's a "first world problem" but it still was incredibly inconvenient, and wasted a good deal of money. And almost all the "service" people, in person and on their support lines, were not helpful. They were as useless as an automated AI assistant.

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.

A few more inches of legroom is all i ask

One of the best Qantas business flights I've had. Quality product

Poor! This flight was delayed 14 hours. There was no assistance in helping customers find other routes to their destination, nor any other kind of support. It was a chaotic experience. I'm not likely to fly with AA going forward.

Business class points redemption - good value for points paid, dubious value if out of your own pocket, domestic class business product okay for this length of flight. The flight left and arrived on time, crew were good, aircraft was a bit old and tired, but still miles ahead of their competitors in Virgin and Jetstar.

Airline running better than post Covid, proper boarding process now implemented, some aircraft feeling a bit old and tired, crew fine, online experience better.

Five hour flight instead of four hours due to westerly headwinds which wasn’t the fault of Qantas !

The wifi was out. Otherwise it was great flight. Richard, as CSM, was excellent.

Was bumped to a later flight because of inefficiency on part of the airline.

The Emerits/Qantas flight was cancelled to Wellington. We need a refund. Had to buy another airline ticket. How do we get the refund. Still not in Wellington.

Delayed QF59 flight once again, Qantas doesn't fail in maintaining there delayed departures and arrivals. USB points do not work nor do the power point sockets on the plane, Qantas staff admitted that on the flight. Don't expect to your charge devices. Saving grace, was the ice cream. Bottom line, if you expect to fly to HND and make it on time avoid Qantas and if you're interested in ice cream - visit 7/11.

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.

The best airline I have ever travel , really good customer service, attention and service !!

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.

Flight was late as pilot crew had to land at different airport in their previous flight. Passengers boarded and had to wait for pilots inside plane. Series of incomplete and unnecessary announcements by an annoying voice, rather than complete, informative announcements.

Breakfast was not loaded at SFO due to catering company change. Seems like a major airline at a major hub would have thought of something else or warned passengers to pick up food before boarding a 3 hour flight.

Real smooth and easy, Real good leg room in coach!

Re luggage I carried a backpack only. I did not check any bags in. However there were other passengers with carry on luggage going in the plane. My question is why are others allowed to have a carry on luggage inside the plane? Shouldn’t they have dropped it off at the gate? I’m asking because I could have brought the same thing instead of a backpack only. Please clarify for future reference. Thank you.

They rescheduled me and I had no issues with the new flight

No paper towels in bathroom. Aisle seat difficult to get out of Other than those, excellent service

Both flights are delayed so I rate the whole experience as mediocre.

Bad experience boarding and flight got delayed didn’t make it to my next flight

Not enough electronic outlets for charging in the Air Canada waiting to board area but the Most important thing….the plane was booked to only 40% capacity and my row of 2 other seats were empty. My row happened to be one of the few rows that did NOT have raising arm rests. The flight attendant made effort to seat me in a different row. I needed wheelchair assistance due to a cyst on my knee and struggled to move from seat to seat to get to the row. Those 2 empty seats tormented me the entire 15+ hour flight as I had to be upright the entire flight and was not able to elevate my knee. Lots of other passengers were laying down due to the arm rest being able to retract. It is a shame that he couldn’t be gracious and find a row that I could move to.

Poor air traffic controller staffing led to a 50%reduction on flights so we got to wait 4 hrs for our flight! Very disorganized at the gate Poor communication with customers

They are a great airline, and i enjoying flying with them. However my experience with booking through Kayak was a horrible experience. With all the restrictions and glitches of website. My entire bookings by kayak was wrong. And there was no possible way of fixing anything with them, because they hand over responsibility to the airline after purchase is made. Will not be booking through Kayak again and will inform my family and friends not to as well.

Terrible. My brother broke his leg and couldn’t board the flight and air Canada couldn’t do anything about rescheduling his flight. Poor customer service and help all around

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