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$133 Find Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.

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Cheapest round-trip
$254
Overall average: $426
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SFO - DCA • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$255
Typical prices: $497-$820
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Sat 12/13Mon 12/15
SFO - DCA • Non-stop
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DCA is just 4 miles from downtown DC for easy access.
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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. (SFO-WAS)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C.

Wed, Jan 14 - Sat, Jan 31
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10:12 am - 9:00 pmSFO-DCA
7h 48m1 stop
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8:00 am - 2:02 pmDCA-SFO
9h 02m1 stop
$254Alaska Airlines
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Wed, Dec 3 - Tue, Dec 9
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7:00 am - 5:30 pmSFO-IAD
7h 30m1 stop
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7:34 am - 2:03 pmIAD-SFO
9h 29m1 stop
$254Alaska Airlines
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Sat, Nov 1 - Sat, Nov 8
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10:23 pm - 2:02 pmSFO-DCA
36h 39m2 stops
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6:00 pm - 9:33 amDCA-SFO
18h 33m1 stop
$255Frontier
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Sat, Nov 8 - Tue, Nov 11
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8:15 am - 7:26 pmSFO-IAD
8h 11m1 stop
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6:59 pm - 12:12 amIAD-SFO
8h 13m1 stop
$257Delta
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Wed, Oct 29 - Fri, Nov 7
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7:00 am - 9:59 pmSFO-DCA
11h 59m1 stop
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6:00 pm - 12:14 amDCA-SFO
9h 14m1 stop
$258Frontier
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Sat, Nov 8 - Sat, Nov 15
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1:25 pm - 11:33 pmSFO-IAD
7h 08m1 stop
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7:10 am - 12:18 pmIAD-SFO
8h 08m1 stop
$258Delta
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Tue, Nov 4 - Sun, Nov 9
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12:43 am - 11:29 amSFO-DCA
7h 46m1 stop
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6:00 am - 12:10 pmDCA-SFO
9h 10m1 stop
$272United Airlines
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Sat, Dec 13 - Mon, Dec 15
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1:25 pm - 9:36 pmSFO-DCA
5h 11mnonstop
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7:00 am - 10:07 amDCA-SFO
6h 07mnonstop
$278United Airlines
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Thu, Nov 6 - Wed, Nov 12
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8:14 am - 9:05 pmSFO-DCA
9h 51m1 stop
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6:58 pm - 10:11 pmDCA-SFO
6h 13mnonstop
$294Hawaiian Airlines
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Thu, Nov 6 - Wed, Nov 12
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8:14 am - 9:05 pmSFO-DCA
9h 51m1 stop
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8:59 am - 3:47 pmDCA-SFO
9h 48m1 stop
$300Hawaiian Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to Washington, D.C. flights

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Planning a trip from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.? 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 is the cheapest San Francisco to Washington, D.C. flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The absolute cheapest return flight from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. costs $195 on the route between San Francisco (SFO) and Baltimore (BWI). However, over the past month, flights between San Francisco (SFO) and Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (DCA) were, on average, 14% cheaper than other San Francisco-Washington, D.C. routes. The most popular route is between San Francisco (SFO) and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (IAD).

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.?

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

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Washington, D.C. on a Thursday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to fly from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Thursday and avoiding Mondays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Washington, D.C., 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 Washington, D.C. is February, where tickets cost $387 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $516 and $450 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.?

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.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $420 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.?

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 Washington, D.C., 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 Washington, D.C., you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 52% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 7 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.

 
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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United Airlines

United's Economy Plus offers up to 6 inches more legroom than standard economy seats.


United's Priority Boarding places you in Zone 2, ensuring overhead bin space for carry-ons.

Alaska Airlines

Alaska's 20-minute baggage guarantee offers a discount or 2,500 miles if delayed.


Alaska's Premium Class offers priority boarding, extra legroom, and complimentary drinks on flights over 350 miles.

Airports
SFO

SFO offers curbside check-in for United, Delta, and Southwest, making it easier for families or those with heavy luggage.

Read more about SFOby Blane Bachelor
DCA

DCA is just 4 miles from downtown DC, making it the most convenient airport for city access.

Read more about DCAby Stefanie Waldek
IAD

The Silver Line Metro connects IAD to downtown DC, offering a 50-minute ride for a convenient city transfer.

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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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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$133
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 9% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 22% increase in price.
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When to book flights from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking flights from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.

  • What is the best mode of transport to the city center from Dulles Airport?

    Taking a cab is the quickest method to go from Dulles International Airport into the heart of the city. The overall journey time should take around 45min, although this may vary greatly depending on the amount of traffic and where in the city you are going.

  • Are there rental cars at Dulles International Airport?

    The Rental Car Center is where you can find the outlets for car rental companies at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). You have your choice of high-quality rental cars from Alamo, Avis, or Enterprise right here. In addition to Budget and Dollar, National and Thrifty have some really attractive offers.

  • Can I find special assistance services at SFO airport?

    When arriving at the airport, passengers who need help in the form of a wheelchair or who have other special service requirements should speak with a representative from their airline. At Domestic Terminals 1, 2, and 3, passengers may approach skycaps and/or airline workers at curbside and check-in locations.

  • Are there hotels near the SFO airport?

    The Grand Hyatt at SFO is a newly constructed five-star hotel that is owned by San Francisco International Airport but is maintained privately. The hotel is accessible by the AirTrain in a straight line. If you want to avoid the morning rush at the airport, the Grand Hyatt is the best option.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. was $133 for a one-way ticket and $254 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San Francisco and Washington, D.C.?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.?

    When flying out of San Francisco you will be using San Francisco. You will be landing at one of these airports: Washington, D.C. Reagan-National or Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.?

    Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and JetBlue offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Francisco to Washington, D.C. flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.?

    The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Francisco to Washington, D.C. flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.?

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

  • On which days can I fly direct from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.?

    There are nonstop flights from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Francisco to Washington, D.C., Alaska Airlines or Southwest?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. are Alaska Airlines and Southwest. With an average price for the route of $428 and an overall rating of 8.0, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. Southwest is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $411 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.?

    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 Washington, D.C..

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C.?

    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 Washington, D.C. with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.?

    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 Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C.

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $190 or less one-way and $372 or less round-trip.
  • It is possible to arrive at Washington at three different airports: Ronald Reagan Airport (DCA), Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Baltimore International Airport (BWI). However, Ronald Reagan Airport is the main airport and the other two serve as secondary airports
  • At San Francisco International Airport, there are a total of 18 lounges, including those for British Airways, Emirates, Delta, and United Airlines, among others. The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) has a number of lounges that provide discounted rates to travelers regardless of the airline that they are traveling with.
  • Nursing rooms are available throughout the terminals at San Francisco International Airport for parents who are traveling with young children. Play spaces, strollers, and nurseries are all available at San Francisco International Airport (SFO). They are placed next to Gate E5, close to Gate F4, and close to Gate F16, respectively.
  • Each terminal at the San Francisco Airport has either one or two areas designated for the relief of animals. Both Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 have services available once passengers have cleared security. Simply look for the painted paw-prints on the Arrivals Level terminal curbside sidewalks to locate the outdoor pre-security checkpoints.
  • If you are traveling through Washington Dulles International Airport and need to make a currency exchange, the airport features multiple International Currency Exchange locations where you can get help. If you are traveling via the DCA airport for business purposes, the International Currency Exchange can be found on the Concourse Level, next to Terminal C, and is accessible before security checkpoints.
  • SFO recommends that you contact your airline directly to inquire about the suggested arrival time for your flight. The majority of airlines recommend arriving at the airport 2h before departure for domestic flights. The majority of airlines suggest getting to the airport 3h before the departure time of an overseas trip.

Prefer to fly direct from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.?

 
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San Francisco to Washington, D.C.

Monday

Alaska Airlines, United Airlines

Alaska Airlines, United Airlines

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, United Airlines

Alaska Airlines, United Airlines

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, United Airlines

Alaska Airlines, United Airlines

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, United Airlines

Alaska Airlines, United Airlines

Friday

Alaska Airlines, United Airlines

Alaska Airlines, United Airlines

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, United Airlines

Alaska Airlines, United Airlines

Sunday

Alaska Airlines, United Airlines

Alaska Airlines, United Airlines

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Direct returns

Washington, D.C. to San Francisco

Monday

Alaska Airlines, United Airlines

Alaska Airlines, United Airlines

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, United Airlines

Alaska Airlines, United Airlines

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, United Airlines

Alaska Airlines, United Airlines

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, United Airlines

Alaska Airlines, United Airlines

Friday

Alaska Airlines, United Airlines

Alaska Airlines, United Airlines

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, United Airlines

Alaska Airlines, United Airlines

Sunday

Alaska Airlines, United Airlines

Alaska Airlines, United Airlines

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.. 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 Washington, D.C.? 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.
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Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 11095 reviews
7.8Comfort
7.1Food
7.0Entertainment
8.1Boarding
8.5Crew
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I still in San Francisco😡the flight has delay and lm not sure l can back to Seattle or not😡lm here from 7.30pm and still waiting😡 l never will use of Kayak.

2.0 MediocreZhila, Oct 2025SFO - PAE
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I still in San Francisco😡the flight has delay and lm not sure l can back to Seattle or not😡lm here from 7.30pm and still waiting😡 l never will use of Kayak.

On time boarding, take off and landing. Will fly again with Alaska Airlines.

Flight was smooth, pleasant passengers and crew. Enjoyed the experience

Flight attendant was awful, I felt second hand embarrassment with every one of her interactions with people onboard. She was so incredibly rude every chance she got

Great flight - efficient and cheerful team on board, at SFO gate. Also, PAE (Paine Field, Everett, WA) is a great little airport to fly out or in to!

I was sitting towards back of plane and the flight attendants I thought spoke unusually loud for an evening flight. They chatted and chatted all night long and it seemed odd to me that they didn’t try to lower their voices. It is annoying as a passenger to hear all their conversations.

Had to pay $8 for internet wasnt cool, no tv’s, had to use phone to watch movies, no food choices seemed available unless u ordered in advance maybe I'm wrong about that but seemed that way, no snacks were served. Seemed a very bare bones flight. But it was on time and safe so that was good

We were singled out, greeted and helped with check-in at the busy airport. They offered to take our bags there and gave no fuss when we said they were carry-on. With United just last week I had to put up a fight just to get onto the flight with my one authorized carry-on.

boarding was late worst was going back LAX to SFO delayed not once ? but TWICE😡I was at the airport practically almost 5 hours of previous time , very inconvenient! i would have spend longer time with family , I was wanting to avoid TSA line? but it just got me to spend unwanted time @ d airport

Plane boarded and left on time or very close to the stated departure. Arrived on time. Staff was subdued. Could not hear the flight attendant too well. No announcement from the pilot which is always nice. Biggest complaint absolutely no little snacks! But the important thing is we left and arrived on time and we survived.

Delayed flight (1hour) plus a long layover after an overnight flight with no backup plane available.

Flight delayed for two and half hours and then canceled altogether due to mechanical issues. No mechanic onsite to fix so had to send one from LAX.

My husband upgraded our seats and I don't know if it was due to the type of planet was or if they didn't upgrade our seats. We were supposed to be in I believe comfort seats and they were just as tight as any other seat- no leg room and we are very tall people but at least it wasn't extremely cold. My husband did put in a complaint about our seating because he paid extra and if we would have known that the space and the tightness would have been the same, we just would have gotten the emergency row emergency row seats that we normally get. We love Delta but both our flights coming home we're not good. Oh I forgot to mention that on our flight to Hawaii our luggage wheels got broke and we had to purse new luggage on vacation then we never had this problem so we didn't know protocol and reported it after we got home only for them to tell is we only had 24hrs to report the damage. Not sure what was going on with Delta this vacation trip.

Crew was excellent. Comfort seats not as nice as other kinds of planes.

It was a great flight and the stewards and stewardess were all kind and accommodating!! The seats were comfortable and entertainment screen excellent!

There are 4 flights in consecutive gates with about the same departure time. Two flights were boarding at the same time. One was delayed or boarding would be happening at the same time. I am not sure what Delta and LAX need to do to have a better layout at the end of Terminal 2

There was a security issue at the airport and we were unable to land. We circled endlessly and then landed at another airfield for fuel. We then circled the airport again, almost landed but didn’t fully touch down before circling again. I am thankful to the crew for keeping us safe- the issue was the airline and staff at the airport getting us seats on our connecting flights. That part was hours of searching for someone and getting in double my steps.

Most aspects were good however if they assign boarding zones they ought to enforce them or why bother? My luggage from SAN-JFK-MAD was lost in NY so I without my main bag for two days upon arrival in Spain. They were helpful in tracking it and eventually delivered it to my hotel. The flub was because of a delay upon arrival in NYC. I had booked 2 1/2 hours between flights but we had to hold on the taxiway for an hour after landing while waiting for a clear gate which likely caused the baggage error.

Excellent flight, the planes were newer, they did a nice job with boarding, great service overall.

It would be nice if was given wires ear buds. Overall was a good experience was able to sleep on the plane

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

Flight was smooth and comfortable. We were able to check a bag at counter due to full flight and boarded with an earlier group. We were there very early and didn’t hear the gate change just noticed our flight was no longer displayed st the gate. There were two other flights with gate shuffles - may be unavoidable but not desirable. First time I had to print my own luggage tag and attach at arrival. Not a fan of that process.

I received an email from Kayak with confirmation number for Hawaiian and another for Alaska. I received emails from Kayak for both my outbound and return flight to say "time to check in." Despite trying each number (Hawaiian and Alaska), I could not check in for outbound or return. It was then confusing at the airport - I hda "no place to go" to figure out how to check in. All the kiosks are marked "scan bag,etc." I wandered around with no agent to talk to. That was a bit stressful. Either Kayak, or airline, needed better communication on what to expect and to do.

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

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

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

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

3 hour wait on customer service after flight was cancelled. Was bumped to a flight where I wouldnt have gotten to my destination for another 2 days. Had to fully refund flight and book a new one the following morning. Paid twice the amount for the flight than I had originally booked. Very disappointed I was not offered any sort of discount or points for all of the frustration, in fact the airline profited twice as much off of me by cancelling my flight and and changing my entire trip.

I understand that both Hawaiian and Alaskan are in the process of merging but I could not get real-time flight info or access my boarding pass on either app

Had a hard time checking into my flight on my phone because they gave me the wrong confirmation number. Otherwise everything else went well.

We were in business class. the angled seats in that class do not have a real window view & the placement of the controls are bad. But we knew that. But the food options were mediocre. The taste was fine, but the size was for a child. It’s just really feels like United is skimping on everything. Even when we were in the Polaris lounge they did not have diet sodas. They said they were out no Coke zero no Diet Coke, etc. I do not think the portion of nuts they serve on the plane could get any smaller. Really a minimal service and offer for what you’re paying for in business.

We had to deboard 2 times due to maintenance issues. They changed the plane, and then we got deviated to LAX due to maibtenance issues on the other plane, had to sleep at LAX and los a full day.

IAD with the archaic people movers is just a place to be avoided.

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.

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.

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

The worst. We never made our connection and they did absolutely nothing to help us at the airport.

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….

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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