$41 Find Cheap Flights from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to the United States

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Cheap Flights from Santa Ana to the United States

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
New York
New Yorknonstop$348
Los Angeles
Los Angeles1 stop$202
Las Vegas
Las Vegasnonstop$89
Chicago
Chicago1 stop$339
San Francisco
San Franciscononstop$162
Miami
Miami1 stop$292
Boston
Boston1 stop$272
Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale1 stop$321
Denver
Denvernonstop$180
Seattle
Seattle1 stop$209
Atlanta
Atlanta1 stop$247
Dallas
Dallas2 stops$233
Tampa
Tampa1 stop$301
Houston
Houstonnonstop$309
San Diego
San Diego1 stop$172
Honolulu
Honolulu1 stop$388
Philadelphia
Philadelphia1 stop$289
New York
New Yorknonstop$348
Los Angeles
Los Angeles1 stop$202
Las Vegas
Las Vegasnonstop$89
Chicago
Chicago1 stop$339
San Francisco
San Franciscononstop$162
Miami
Miami1 stop$292
Boston
Boston1 stop$272
Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale1 stop$321
Denver
Denvernonstop$180
Seattle
Seattle1 stop$209
Atlanta
Atlanta1 stop$247
Dallas
Dallas2 stops$233
Tampa
Tampa1 stop$301
Houston
Houstonnonstop$309
San Diego
San Diego1 stop$172
Honolulu
Honolulu1 stop$388
Philadelphia
Philadelphia1 stop$289

Book Cheap Santa Ana to the United States Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Santa Ana to the United States 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Santa Ana to the United States

Mon, Jun 1 - Fri, Jun 5
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8:10 pm - 9:23 pm
SNA
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LAS
1h 13mnonstop
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3:00 pm - 4:15 pm
LAS
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SNA
1h 15mnonstop
$89Multiple Airlines
Mon, Jul 6 - Thu, Jul 9
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7:54 pm - 9:09 pm
SNA
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LAS
1h 15mnonstop
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11:21 am - 12:36 pm
LAS
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SNA
1h 15mnonstop
$91Frontier
Sat, Jun 6 - Tue, Jun 9
Alaska Airlines Logo
8:58 pm - 11:51 pm
SNA
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SEA
2h 53mnonstop
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7:42 pm - 10:30 pm
SEA
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SNA
2h 48mnonstop
$217Alaska Airlines
Sat, Jun 6 - Mon, Jun 8
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8:58 pm - 11:51 pm
SNA
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SEA
2h 53mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:15 am - 10:08 am
SEA
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SNA
2h 53mnonstop
$222Alaska Airlines
Tue, Jul 28 - Tue, Aug 4
American Airlines Logo
9:15 am - 8:29 pm
SNA
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ORD
9h 14m
1 stop
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5:05 pm - 7:27 pm
ORD
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SNA
4h 22mnonstop
$340American Airlines
Wed, Sep 9 - Tue, Sep 15
American Airlines Logo
11:15 am - 7:45 pm
SNA
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JFK
5h 30mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 10:10 am
JFK
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SNA
6h 10mnonstop
$348American Airlines
Sat, Sep 5 - Wed, Sep 9
United Airlines Logo
9:14 pm - 5:21 am
SNA
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EWR
5h 07mnonstop
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7:00 am - 9:57 am
EWR
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SNA
5h 57mnonstop
$349United Airlines
Sat, Sep 5 - Wed, Sep 9
United Airlines Logo
2:25 pm - 12:57 am
SNA
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EWR
7h 32m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 9:57 am
EWR
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SNA
5h 57mnonstop
$359United Airlines
Mon, Aug 17 - Fri, Aug 21
Southwest Logo
1:10 pm - 9:15 pm
SNA
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HNL
11h 05m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
9:30 pm - 11:20 am
HNL
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SNA
10h 50m
1 stop
$394Southwest
Wed, Aug 12 - Wed, Aug 19
Southwest Logo
1:00 pm - 9:15 pm
SNA
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HNL
11h 15m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
10:20 pm - 11:50 am
HNL
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SNA
10h 30m
2 stops
$399Southwest
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Santa Ana to the United States flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Santa Ana to the United States to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest John Wayne (Santa Ana) to the United States flight route?

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

The cheapest ticket to the United States from John Wayne (Santa Ana) found in the last 7 days was to Las Vegas, at $78 round-trip. The most popular route is from John Wayne (Santa Ana) (SNA) to Las Vegas (LAS), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 7 days was $78.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to the United States?

The average price for all round-trip flights from Santa Ana to the United States depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

The cheapest time of day to fly to the United States is generally at night, when round-trip flights cost $490 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to the United States is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $637.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to the United States?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $379, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

What is the cheapest month to fly from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to the United States?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Santa Ana to the United States, 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 John Wayne (Santa Ana) to the United States is September, when tickets cost $308 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and April, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $397 and $392 respectively.

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

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

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

How far in advance should I book a flight from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to the United States?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Santa Ana to the United States, 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 John Wayne (Santa Ana) to the United States, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 40% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$41
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 4% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 10% lower on average.
Flight from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport

Flights from Santa Ana to the United States: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from Santa Ana to the United States 
AdamFlew with Alaska Airlines
SNA
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SEA
Mar 2026
SNA airport is easy to navigate. Always quick line at security.
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska Airlines
SNA
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SEA
Feb 2026
Make sure you have a REAL ID and not just a drivers license. It’s a $45 fee to get it processed the TSA rep told me.
RonaldFlew with Alaska Airlines
SNA
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SFO
Apr 2025
The airport security can take a long time, the bathrooms are not always available near the gates due to construction, repairs, remodels.
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska Airlines
SNA
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PDX
Apr 2025
Look at the seat assignments before you commit
CongFlew with United Airlines
SNA
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SFO
Nov 2024
Nothing really, being clothes that are easily taken off like shoes at the security will always save time
KimFlew with American Airlines
SNA
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ORD
Nov 2024
Bring extra foods and buy extra drinks bring your meds
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska Airlines
SNA
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PDX
Apr 2024
If you’re going to Disney, get a pass for EVE to request a direct pickup from the airport to your hotel. There are instructions for how to download the app and buy your pass on signs in the taxi area.
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska Airlines
SNA
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SEA
Mar 2024
SeaTac is a terrible airport. Getting to and from boarding areas is like going on an expedition. Signage is not clear and we and several other passengers ended up walking around in areas that were poorly marked.
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska Airlines
SNA
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SFO
Feb 2024
Long Beach and SNA are convenient airports for flying out of Orange County. I wish I knew about the size of the plane which caused a fee for checking one small bag that normally was a carry on for other airlines such as SouthWest.
DeniseFlew with Alaska Airlines
SNA
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PAE
Feb 2024
The Everett airport is small and is easy to navigate. Be aware of how to get in and out of the parking area to get where you want to.
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska Airlines
SNA
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PDX
Dec 2023
The further you are into the calendar year you are more likely to have schedule changes due to the local noise restrictions

FAQs - booking United States flights

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to the United States?

    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 John Wayne (Santa Ana) to the United States.

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

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

    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 from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to the United States with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to the United States?

    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 from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to the United States up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to the United States

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found tickets from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to the following destinations at these prices or less: Denver $162 one-way - $321 round-trip; Las Vegas $71 one-way - $120 round-trip; Phoenix $150 one-way - $321 round-trip

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Santa Ana to the United States

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Santa Ana to the United States? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.9
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 12392 reviews
7.8Comfort
7.0Entertainment
8.5Crew
8.1Boarding
7.0Food
Airline reviews

The gate agents begged us to check our carryons. They BEGGED us, over and over, and said that the flight was completely, totally full, and said that if we don't check our bags, it will cause huge delays. They finally said that "group suchandsuch will be required to check bags!" So I checked mine. Well, the flight wasn't close to being full, and many of the overhead compartments were *empty*! Moreover, my bag was delayed at the carousel, and it wasn't on the carousel that was posted. COME ON, AIRLINE, you can look at the seating for the flight on your computer and decide whether it's really necessary to beg and beg and beg people to go through the hassle of checking their bags! This is annoying as hell and makes me not want to use your crummy airline ever again.

4.0 OkayBryan, May 2026
SBP - SAN
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The gate agents begged us to check our carryons. They BEGGED us, over and over, and said that the flight was completely, totally full, and said that if we don't check our bags, it will cause huge delays. They finally said that "group suchandsuch will be required to check bags!" So I checked mine. Well, the flight wasn't close to being full, and many of the overhead compartments were *empty*! Moreover, my bag was delayed at the carousel, and it wasn't on the carousel that was posted. COME ON, AIRLINE, you can look at the seating for the flight on your computer and decide whether it's really necessary to beg and beg and beg people to go through the hassle of checking their bags! This is annoying as hell and makes me not want to use your crummy airline ever again.

Flight got delayed like 5 times, then they put and ada passenger in the back of the plane.

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

Flight delayed no communication. The gate was changed so many times.

Comfortable seats, good drinks with lots of water refills, staff was kind and understanding of my disabled mother!

It is a hassle to not have entertainment screens on the backs of the seats.

I had to cancel my trip due to medical reasons. I have been unable to cancel online through either Kayak or Alaska Airlines.. I am trying to get my insured trip reimbursed by XCover. They are requiring a notice of cancellation or not using to get my refund. Please help me get that information. I have been unable to get this information from either Kayak or Alaska Airlines.

Alaska is by far the best airline to fly with 😍

They were flexible and able to get me home a day earlier due to a family members illness. Flight was on time and great friendly crew.

Affirmed my disability by allowing me to board when most accessible. Very parable, helpful and friendly staff. Smooth flight overall! I always fly Alaska when possible! Thank you!

The entire experience from boarding to landing was amazing! The crew were very friendly. Will definitely be back.

Delayed flight, lack of information, boarding process is a mess as is the carryon luggage causing issues when leaving the plane….just a poor experience.

Comfortable. Easy. No problems. Just wish they had gf options for snacks.

The crew was very kind and made going to Hawaii relaxing and fun to look forward to! Thank you Southwest for a pleasant flight!

Terrible. Even though there’s assigned seating now, they are still the slowest boarding airline of anyone.

It was good from LAX to Phoenix, But the connection in Phoenix to Tulsa was not that great. The staff on both flights were great. The choice of free entertainment was ok nothing to brag about. The 45 min delay because of some electrical issue wasn't great from Phoenix to Tulsa. We sat there with hardly any air, The seat I had was between windows so the side of the plane pushed in on you. My being a bigger man it then made the seating area uncomfortable. The seats on the plane had no power to connect to recharge your phone or anything. I would recommend that they should look into a slot or clamp to hold your phone to enjoy while watching the entertainment choices hands-free. Also make it possible to raise the inner seat by the window be able to raise the arm rest up to make more room for larger people to set more comfortably. I would also say other then that stop price gouging the airfare or nickel and diming everything. Not fair for people having to fly for emergencies and be paying for higher prices due to the season or holidays. Your making your money either way and the cost of flying is still going to be the same regardless if there's 100 people or 200 people.

Southwest was greaat! The most expensive but the least upsetting for those we were flying to see.

Boarding was easy. The seats are small and fairly uncomfortable

The problem with the seat assignments is that there were a lot of rows in the front that were empty but my row at the back was full. Just not so pleasant.

Good but I prefer choose your own seat. With the new assigned seats they should board from the back I see no advantage to this new boarding. Just like every other airline

My service dog and I were asked to deplane just before they closed the door - clearly very last minute they couldn’t find the documentation that I have filled out many many times before that is for flying service animals. I purposely purchase 3seats (a whole row) since he is large and not all passengers want to sit next to a dog on a cross country flight. The plane departed with my husband on it!!! They made me fill out a hard copy of the same form and had to reschedule me on a later flight where they could find 3 seats together!! I’ve done this so many times before - clearly the error was on their part in a technology glitch - but really people - do better!! Very traumatic - and my husband had to wait for us when he landed ….so bad. Poor pup was confused and tired.

Late plane. Only one crew on the ground so we b had to wait for Denver flight to come in, board, and depart. At 78 yrs of age I was not pleased trying to get my connection. What really made me angry was the notification you sent me to hurry up or I would miss my connection. Why tell me to hurry up when you got me in late. It was not a good way of treating customers.

No screens or meal options. Freezing cold. Dirty seats. Left late.

Booked through Kayak Business, had a seat in middle and towards back due to booking rate, not comfortable.

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

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

I had a cancelled flight because of technical issues going to my destination, and a delayed flight coming home. All told it wasn’t a total bust.

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

Left early arrived early..right amount of talking from pilots..of course had to love the biscuit and water!

Boarding gate at LAX was too crowded—two gates next to one another

On time departure and early arrival. Flight attendant very nice.

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

Was not able to do a online check-in because the American Airlines system doesn't store our visa or other passport information, allowing us to have a trouble-free check-in. We were forced to have to check-in at the counter which Changes are upgrade status given that we were not able to check in much earlier.

Good flight, seated and had a water within 5 minutes. Crew was hospitable.

We left at 1030 am pacific from LA and supposed to land at 7 pm Eastern in NY. They made a detour, stopped in Philadelphia and didn’t land till 1130 PM Eastern!!! Worst flight experience with no pilot communication with no explanation as to what was going on. Everyone was very frustrated to say the least.

Flight boarded from Gate 159B, the farthest gate in the LAX Bradley Terminal. While the flight operated on time, the first class cabin attendant made no recognition of my being an Advantage Executive Platinum member.

The flight itself was excellent but the gate attendant made me check my carryon since she said it was an inch too big. I’ve had no problems with this carryon on recent flights on Qantas, Delta, Austrian, Southwest Airlines even though the overhead bins are the same size. there were other carryons in the bins that also looked larger than mine and there was room left in the bins for more. When I picked up my carryon from baggage claim one of the wheels had broken off.

I was in last row so that is never great bc the person in front of me leaned his seat all the way back into me.

There weren't enough employees at check in took awhile to get bags checked. There wasn't a wheel chair for me, I was sent to someone who turns out to work for a different airline, if My flight hadn't been delayed I probably would have missed my flight as it was, by the time I arrived at my gate, they started boarding in about 15 minutes. I don't know who took me to my gate, definitely was not the normal people who take passengers to the gate. I'm guessing she may have been in a management position. I wish I knew her name, she went beyond to help me. With that said everyone was kind, and were doing the best they could. So, I choose to say it was an Adventure, stressful start, but good. In the end went well. The situation was not only difficult for passengers but the employee's.

The staff at the check in counter was so rude. Made you feel Incompetent

Frontier scheduled a 40 minute connection in DEN. What they failed to mention was that they “close the doors” 20 mins prior to departure, which means you only have 20 mins. Not enough time. Possibly against DOT regulations. Filing complaint.

Flight was scheduled at 9:40pm. Got delayed to 10 am, the next day. crazy

The bag check, flight check-in, and onboard experience convinced my wife and me that we will actively go out of our way to avoid flying Frontier Airlines in the future. At bag check, we were informed that check-in could only be completed via the Frontier mobile app. Unfortunately, the app was extremely frustrating—sending us through repetitive, confusing loops that repeatedly forced us to decline add-on services with nearly every click. While most airline apps upsell, this one felt intentionally exhausting. As the process dragged on, we became genuinely concerned that my phone battery would die before check-in could be completed. We approached the bag check staff—who were standing together talking—and explained both our frustration and our predicament. They laughed. Later, my wife described the interaction as “gaslighting,” which felt accurate. We were then informed it would cost $25 per person simply to have our boarding passes printed. From that point forward, the tone of the experience was consistently hostile. The bag check employees were condescending and combative, behaving more like bullies than customer service staff. Unfortunately, that same attitude continued onboard. One flight attendant argued with me when I attempted to stow my backpack in the overhead bin. I explained that we had each paid $75 to check our bags specifically so we would not need to use carry-on space and could have adequate legroom. She demanded to see my ticket, pointed out that it said “no carry-on”—which I acknowledged—and I reiterated that this was precisely why we paid to check our bags. Her response was, “I don’t make the rules.” She then walked away, but not before asking if I “truly wanted to fly back to Chicago today?”—an unnecessary and unmistakable threat. It is also worth noting that despite booking our tickets together in the same transaction, we were not seated together. Upon our return to Chicago—where we could once again sit together—we compared onboard experiences. We both remarked on how unhappy the flight attendants appeared and how each of us was separately asked whether we would like to purchase a beverage. We declined. At no point was water mentioned as an option, leaving us with the clear impression that even water came at a cost—or that complimentary water, if available at all, was deliberately left unmentioned. Overall, the experience was shocking and deeply disappointing, but it was also a profound learning experience—one we will not forget and will not repeat. -Steve

Plane was hot and miserable and the crew was rude!

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

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.

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