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$79 Find Cheap Flights from Santa Barbara to Seattle

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Cheapest round-trip
$117
Overall average: $267
Alaska Airlines
Sat 5/2Tue 5/5
SBA - SEA • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$79
Typical prices: $127-$272
Southwest
Tue 4/7
SBA - SEA • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $117 (round-trip)
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Cheapest • Avg $230 (round-trip)
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Shortest trip • 4h 05m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Santa Barbara to Seattle (SBA-SEA)

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

Sat, May 2 - Tue, May 5
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:07 pm - 9:49 pm
SBA
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SEA
2h 42mnonstop
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3:40 pm - 6:19 pm
SEA
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SBA
2h 39mnonstop
$117Alaska Airlines
Tue, Apr 21 - Sat, Apr 25
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4:53 pm - 11:59 pm
SBA
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SEA
7h 06m
1 stop
Delta Logo
5:35 am - 11:59 am
SEA
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SBA
6h 24m
1 stop
$137Delta
Wed, Apr 1 - Wed, Apr 8
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6:15 pm - 10:25 pm
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SEA
4h 10m
1 stop
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5:30 am - 9:35 am
SEA
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SBA
4h 05m
1 stop
$151Southwest
Tue, Apr 21 - Wed, Apr 22
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2:10 pm - 10:55 pm
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SEA
8h 45m
2 stops
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5:30 am - 9:35 am
SEA
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SBA
4h 05m
1 stop
$156Southwest
Sat, Apr 25 - Mon, Apr 27
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:07 pm - 9:49 pm
SBA
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SEA
2h 42mnonstop
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3:40 pm - 6:19 pm
SEA
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SBA
2h 39mnonstop
$157Alaska Airlines
Tue, Apr 21 - Wed, Apr 22
Southwest Logo
5:30 am - 1:25 pm
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SEA
7h 55m
2 stops
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12:10 pm - 10:50 pm
SEA
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SBA
10h 40m
2 stops
$161Southwest
Wed, Apr 15 - Wed, Apr 22
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5:30 am - 10:55 am
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SEA
5h 25m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
12:10 pm - 10:50 pm
SEA
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SBA
10h 40m
2 stops
$162Southwest
Tue, Mar 31 - Tue, Apr 7
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4:50 pm - 12:03 am
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SEA
7h 13m
1 stop
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5:30 am - 12:00 pm
SEA
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SBA
6h 30m
1 stop
$164Delta
Wed, Apr 15 - Wed, Apr 22
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2:10 pm - 10:55 pm
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SEA
8h 45m
2 stops
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12:10 pm - 10:50 pm
SEA
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SBA
10h 40m
2 stops
$167Southwest
Sat, Apr 25 - Mon, Apr 27
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6:35 am - 11:35 am
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SEA
5h 00m
1 stop
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5:00 am - 9:00 am
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SBA
4h 00m
1 stop
$174Southwest
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Santa Barbara to Seattle flights

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

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Santa Barbara to Seattle?

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

For Santa Barbara to Seattle, Saturday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Sunday is the most expensive. Flying from Seattle back to Santa Barbara, the best deals are generally found on Wednesday, with Friday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Santa Barbara to Seattle?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Santa Barbara to Seattle, 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 Santa Barbara to Seattle is March, where tickets cost $202 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $393 and $345 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Santa Barbara to Seattle?

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 $207, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Santa Barbara to Seattle?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Santa Barbara to Seattle, 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 Santa Barbara to Seattle, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 61% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 13 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$79
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 27% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 11% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Santa Barbara to Seattle

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Santa Barbara to Seattle 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 Santa Barbara to Seattle

  • Where can I park my car at the Santa Barbara Airport before my flight to SEA?

    The Long-Term Parking Lot is across from the terminal but it has limited space and you cannot make reservations at SBA parking. The Economy Parking lot is a little further away on Lopez Road. A shuttle runs every 15min to SBA, all day, every day.

  • Does the Santa Barbara Airport provide facilities for traveling moms?

    Yes. The Santa Barbara Airport has installed a Mamava pod on the second floor of the terminal, beyond the security checkpoint, near Gate 2. To access this freestanding unit, download the Mamava app to get a code. In these units, nursing moms can breastfeed in private if they choose or pump.

  • How do I get from the SEA into Seattle on public transportation?

    To get into Seattle affordably and reliably, go to the Light Rail Station at SEA on the 4th floor near the parking garage. Here, you can catch Light Rail #1, a train that will take you to several different locations throughout Seattle.

  • Does the Seattle Tacoma Airport have a USO?

    Yes, and it is located on the Mezzanine level above Checkpoint 3. If you are active duty US military personnel or family members, and you would like to refresh or regroup before you head out into Seattle, you can enjoy the services and facilities of the USO at SEA for no charge. Some of these amenities include showers, places to sleep, refreshments, travel information, and much more.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Santa Barbara to Seattle?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Santa Barbara to Seattle was $79 for a one-way ticket and $117 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Santa Barbara and Seattle?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Santa Barbara to Seattle. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Santa Barbara to Seattle?

    Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, and Hawaiian Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Santa Barbara to Seattle flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Santa Barbara to Seattle?

    The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Santa Barbara to Seattle flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Santa Barbara to Seattle?

    SkyTeam, Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Santa Barbara and Seattle, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Santa Barbara to Seattle?

    There are nonstop flights from Santa Barbara to Seattle on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Santa Barbara to Seattle, Alaska Airlines or Southwest?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Santa Barbara to Seattle are Alaska Airlines and Southwest. With an average price for the route of $297 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 $310 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Santa Barbara to Seattle?

    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 Santa Barbara to Seattle.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Santa Barbara to Seattle?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Seattle from Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara to Seattle?

    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 Seattle with an airline and back to Santa Barbara with another airline. Booking your flights between Santa Barbara and SEA 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 Santa Barbara to Seattle?

    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 Seattle from Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara to Seattle

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $88 or less one-way and $167 or less round-trip.
  • Located just north of Santa Barbara in the city of Goleta, the Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) is on the shores of the Pacific Ocean. The Seattle - Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in the state of Washington serves as a hub for Delta and Alaska Airlines.
  • Alaska Airlines offers a direct flight from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Seattle (SEA). United, American, and Southwest are among the airlines that offer one-stop flights from SBA to SEA, with layovers in cities such as Las Vegas, Sacramento, Phoenix, and others. United, Delta, American and other airlines offer two-stop flights, with layovers in Denver, Portland, Los Angeles, and other cities.
  • If you want to stay near the Santa Barbara Airport the night before your flight to Seattle, consider checking in to the Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara/Goleta or the Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Barbara/Goleta. Both hotels are 3min from SBA and offer free breakfast, a pool, a restaurant, and wheelchair accessibility. The Residence Inn also features a business center and a gym.
  • If you want to relax your stiff or sore muscles when you deplane it SEA, you can take advantage of this services at the retail Spa Terminal Getaway. Located on Concourse A at Gate A5, this spa offers massage services as well as other relaxation treatments.
  • If you are traveling with children and you need to wait for your ground transportation at SEA, you can make use of the play area that SEA provides between Concourse A and Concourse B. Kids can play with the aviation-themed oversized toys as parents watch from adjacent seating.

Prefer to fly direct from Santa Barbara to Seattle?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Santa Barbara to Seattle/Tacoma Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct from Santa Barbara Airport to Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Santa Barbara to Seattle/Tacoma Intl

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Seattle/Tacoma Intl to Santa Barbara

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Santa Barbara to Seattle

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Seattle. 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.
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Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 11992 reviews
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7.0Entertainment
7.1Food
8.5Crew
7.8Comfort
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Great flights, little turbulence, pilots kept stewardesses seated & safe, all staff friendly & professional

10.0 ExcellentYvonne, Mar 2026
PSP - SEA
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Great flights, little turbulence, pilots kept stewardesses seated & safe, all staff friendly & professional

There is no entertainment on the plane. The snack is minimal. The crew was nice and professional.

in-flight wifi was not working well. also the cabin temperature was a bit hot.

Nice crew, healthy snacks and drinks available. Flight to Seattle was short and comfortable.

The plane not having any overhead bin space was inconvenient. Anytime my luggage has to be checked it ends up covered in scratches and that’s not covered by the airlines for replacement/repair. The WiFi did not work or was not offered for the flight from Seattle to Vancouver.

Flight delayed three times no explanation, left 5 hours after initial time, disrupted my job

Flight was on time. Crew was helping & seat were comfortable.

Larger seats and more room would elevate the experience. Otherwise, it was good!

Flight from PSP delayed ~2hs and missed connection. Terrible service providing acommodations & food (no rides - just the hotel van every 30 min, which you have to call). 12 dollars in food for a 9 hour delay. 30+ minutes to get everything sorted out.

Check in went pretty well and you didn't lose my bag. After I got a drink from the drink cart they charged me for it, and at the crazy overpriced airport rates. Never had that happen before, is that an american thing? what madness.

Flight boarded late after announcing on time boarding. Flight arrived only a little late despite late departure. Had trouble connecting to WiFi

The Southwest experience has definitely taken a dive from its early days. You can no longer deferentiate from other airlines. Air travel is too expensive. Southwest is no longer budget friendly. They have lost me as a loyal customer.

The charges were ridiculous for an hour flight and the turbulence was very scary.

The seats are now more narrow. I paid for front row the seats in the front are even more narrow than before.

Paid for premium extra leg room but the bin space for rows 1-3 had to go in rows 4-6 and 4-6 had to go to 7-9 because flight attendants have snacks and their luggage upfront. So we pay extra to have to fight thru traffic to get our bags. Only 2nd day of new seating so hope they fix this.

The wifi on the plane is great. The only issue that I have is that I prefer an aisle seat and on my trips this week, I was either in the middle or window. If we can work to secure aisle seating, I will be thrilled. Nice trip.

Great flight but super high price. Glad it was a business trip and not personal

3 hour delay. Had to change plans and was still delayed.

We got exit row seats both flights. Everything was running on time

The boarding and seat assignment system no longer works for me, but I know it is being replaced. Otherwise, I am good with the overall experience.

Everything was good except wifi and a leaking drink chiller. The floor was all wet and my bag was soaked. Did not notice until debarking. Have not heard back from Delta. Even though this was leg one of an international flight in first class, they denied access to their Sky Club - very disappointing!

Flight was delayed by 3-hours and their fix was… complimentary pretzels.

The crew, and fellow passengers, were super gracious and kind. There seemed to be plenty of bin space even though the plane was full. It’s nice to get a glass of wine with dinner in Premiere seating, and there was a lot of food.

Everything I mentioned earlier - the airbus was more comfortable indeed and the experience was further enhanced.

The plane was an older model, so it wasn’t as comfortable as others. The flight attendants were not helpful during onboarding. It was a full flight so there was chaos finding space for baggage.

Awesome! On time flight, early arrival, and a complimentary upgrade!

Prior to takeoff, the pilot told us there was a possibility of not being able to land and going to Portland. Well that happened, we took off and then did 8 loops around Spokane before the pilot told us we ran out of fuel and had to go to Portland. So for a 35 minute flight we have now been on the plane for 3 hours (boarded at 6:50 am and landed in Portland at 10:30). Then, we just sat in Portland's airport with no updates of when we can start heading back. All of a sudden, our pilots and crew just left, leaving us stranded in a different city and state. We continued to sit in Portland until we finally got a new crew assigned and boarded the plane (This was from 10:30-2). We then sat on the plane for an additional hour before take off because they had to count us multiple times. We finally landed in Spokane at 3:55 PM. So a flight that should have taken at max an hour took us 10 hours and we missed the majority of the recruiting event we went for.

Delta One is extraordinary. I fly business when somebody hires me. I just wonder why there is such a chasm between business class and the insanely inhumane and nonsensical coach. The seats are not large enough to fit even my tiny wife. We fly 10% of what we did because we don’t want to pay 5-10 k but for $400 it’s unbearable. It seems like the accountants took over and made stupid decisions. Screw in 20 extra seats and make it so unbearable that people fly 90% less. Just put the damn price up and put some proper chairs in. But business, yay.

Delta’s staff is unmatched. From the gate agents, to the pilots, to the flight attendants… all top of the industry.

Staff was great! Kind and cordial! Middle seat row 28 seat B has a hump in it. Trays were getting stuck when putting down and up. Good flight

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

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

Yall need to integrate your system with Alaska more efficiently. They booted me off the first flight because of a discrepancy on your end.

Unfortunately, I was put into the middle seat in the first row of premium seating. Sounds nice right? No! that is the worst seat in the plane. I wish I was in economy rather than be in that seat! There is no seat back pocket, no tray table, no charger. Nothing! so unless you're row mates are willing to let you share their basic amenities any flyer should have, you are stuck. It was the worst experience ever! And the flight attendant forgot to take my drink order. I felt like the forgotten flyer.

Delayed and cancelled flights were hard and very stressful, both ways!

The flight was CANCELED!!! Can’t get much more “poor” than that. I had to switch to American Airlines, add another layover and got home in Honolulu 4 hours later than I was supposed to be home. One bright spot was Josh with Alaska Airlines at SFO. He got me on a United Flight that got me home a few hours before I would have. Without him I would have gotten home almost 7 hours after my originally scheduled flight.

Canceled my flight within 24 hours, causing me arriving home midnight. Will never book Hawaiian airlines anymore

I received several emails about my 3:10 flight. When I showed up to the airport at 12:30 to check my bags I was told the flight was actually at 1 pm. They grudgingly rebooked me for a flight at 5:22 to Vegas to get a connecting to LAX. I did find the gate for my original 3:10 flight but they were booked. I proceeded to receive status updates and gate change information for the 3:10 flight, even though I was apparently never supposed to be on that flight

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

The 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.

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

Complimentary light meal would be appreciated. But great flight crew service on all legs

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

Women boarding passengers at the gate was absolutely rude and disrespectful of passengers. The flight attendant was absolutely delightful! Smiling and connected with the passengers. So happy. The seats are cramped and uncomfortable but I guess that’s just the way it is Communication regarding flight was excellent

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

Very disappointing given gate agent behavior. Filed a formal complaint with United.

Crew was great (professional, attentive, prompt). Snacks for 4 hrs flight is deplorable.

Flight delayed. WiFi connectivity very poor if not existant. Last minute arrival forced me to run to catch my connection.

Terrible. No customer service, no food, no drinks on a 6 hour premier economy booking.

It was a pretty standard flight... until the almost hour and a half spent on the taxi way. I get that the weather has been poor but the delay had nothing to do with the weather and more to do with a plane with several issues tying up the gate. I get that that happens from time to time but this has been EVERY flight I've been on for the past 5 years and I fly 3 to 5 times a year. This isn't just United... it's American, it's Delta. It's an issue with the entire industry. I work for UPS and packages on a cargo plane get better service than people do these days. Anymore I HATE flying.

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