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Where can I fly from Santa Barbara?Prices from SBA, departing Sat 4/25 and returning Sat 5/2

Book Cheap International Flights from Santa Barbara

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

Tue, Apr 21 - Sat, May 2
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5:11 pm - 2:56 pm
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CUN
19h 45m
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12:01 pm - 10:26 pm
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LAX
12h 25m
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$287Frontier
Mon, Apr 13 - Fri, Apr 17
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8:58 pm - 2:39 pm
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3:54 pm - 11:29 am
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21h 35m
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$288Frontier
Wed, Apr 8 - Thu, Apr 16
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19h 23m
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12:04 pm - 12:29 am
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14h 25m
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$289Frontier
Tue, Apr 14 - Tue, May 12
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4:45 pm - 9:50 pm
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BCN
20h 05m
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6:00 am - 1:45 pm
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16h 45m
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$497TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Tue, Apr 14 - Tue, Apr 21
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4:45 pm - 4:55 pm
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BCN
15h 10m
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6:00 am - 1:45 pm
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16h 45m
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$509TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Tue, Apr 14 - Mon, Apr 20
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4:45 pm - 10:35 am
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BCN
32h 50m
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8:20 pm - 1:45 pm
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26h 25m
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$513TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Fri, Apr 10 - Tue, Apr 14
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7:55 pm - 10:35 pm
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17h 40m
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6:00 pm - 6:10 pm
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33h 10m
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$530LEVEL
Sat, Sep 19 - Sun, Sep 27
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8:55 pm - 9:30 pm
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MAD
15h 35m
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8:00 pm - 7:10 pm
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32h 10m
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$559LEVEL
Wed, May 6 - Mon, May 18
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7:10 pm - 12:00 pm
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6:30 pm - 4:50 pm
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31h 20m
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$563Scandinavian Airlines
Wed, Aug 12 - Mon, Aug 31
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9:50 pm - 8:05 am
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3:30 pm - 10:10 pm
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$570Singapore Airlines

Book Cheap Domestic Flights from Santa Barbara

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

Tue, May 5 - Tue, May 12
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7:07 pm - 9:49 pm
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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
$177Alaska Airlines
Tue, May 5 - Tue, May 12
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6:00 am - 10:43 am
SBA
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SEA
4h 43m
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1:21 pm - 8:06 pm
SEA
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SBA
6h 45m
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$180United Airlines
Wed, Apr 15 - Sat, Apr 18
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6:00 am - 10:39 am
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SEA
4h 39m
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5:45 pm - 11:58 pm
SEA
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SBA
6h 13m
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$181United Airlines
Wed, Apr 22 - Wed, Apr 29
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1:05 pm - 4:38 pm
SBA
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DEN
2h 33mnonstop
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11:30 am - 1:14 pm
DEN
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SBA
2h 44mnonstop
$197United Airlines
Tue, Apr 21 - Tue, Apr 28
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6:40 am - 10:00 am
SBA
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DEN
2h 20mnonstop
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8:15 pm - 9:50 pm
DEN
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SBA
2h 35mnonstop
$198Southwest
Tue, Apr 21 - Tue, Apr 28
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2:30 pm - 6:57 pm
SBA
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SFO
4h 27m
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10:40 am - 12:01 pm
SFO
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SBA
1h 21mnonstop
$201United Airlines
Tue, Apr 14 - Wed, Apr 15
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6:40 am - 3:00 pm
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ORD
6h 20m
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10:30 am - 9:50 pm
ORD
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SBA
13h 20m
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$203Southwest
Wed, Apr 22 - Tue, Apr 28
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6:27 am - 8:05 pm
SBA
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JFK
10h 38m
2 stops
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8:29 am - 3:36 pm
JFK
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SBA
10h 07m
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$230American Airlines
Wed, Apr 22 - Tue, Apr 28
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6:27 am - 8:05 pm
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JFK
10h 38m
2 stops
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7:58 am - 6:08 pm
JFK
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SBA
13h 10m
2 stops
$235American Airlines
Wed, Apr 15 - Wed, Apr 22
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4:53 pm - 9:29 am
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13h 36m
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12:00 pm - 9:55 pm
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SBA
12h 55m
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$329Delta
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for flights from Santa Barbara

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

Which are the most popular places to fly to from Santa Barbara?

The domestic destinations KAYAK users have most searched for when searching for flights from Santa Barbara.

Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular place to fly from Santa Barbara is New York (10% of total searches). The next most popular destinations are San Francisco (5%) and Denver Intl (5%).

What are the most popular international flights out of Santa Barbara?

The international destinations KAYAK users have most searched for when searching for flights from Santa Barbara.

There are many international destinations you can fly to from Santa Barbara. The most popular international destinations among KAYAK users are San José del Cabo, Tokyo and Puerto Vallarta.

Which cities can I fly to direct from Santa Barbara?

There are loads of places you can fly direct to from Santa Barbara. The most popular destinations for direct flights among KAYAK users are Phoenix, San Francisco, Denver, San Francisco and San Francisco. On average, the cheapest of these destinations on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks for a return flight was San Francisco at $148, while the most expensive was Phoenix, at $385.

What is the longest direct flight from Santa Barbara?

The longest direct flight you can take from Santa Barbara is to Chicago, with a duration of 4h 00m. The next longest is Dallas/Fort Worth Airport at 3h 15m, followed by a flight to Seattle at 2h 41m.

What are the cheapest places to fly to from Santa Barbara?

The cheapest destination for a flight from Santa Barbara found on KAYAK in the last two weeks was Seattle and cost $66. The next cheapest destinations were San Diego at $68 and Oakland at $88.

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Best time to beat the crowds with an average 7% drop in price.
Flight from Santa Barbara to San Francisco

FAQs for booking flights out of Santa Barbara

  • Where are some places I can fly to nonstop from Santa Barbara?

    There are several US cities you can reach via nonstop flights from Santa Barbara, most of these being in the western part of the US. You can fly to Oakland (OAK), Sacramento (SMF), Las Vegas (LAS), Denver (DEN), Los Angeles (LAX), San Francisco (SFO), Dallas (DFW), Portland (PDX), Phoenix (PHX), or Seattle (SEA).

  • Does Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) have a service animal relief area?

    Yes, SBA does have a relief area for pets and service animals, but it is important to note that the only one is located landside, just past the side entrance of the terminal. This means that once you pass through security, there is no place for your pet or service animal to relieve itself.

  • How can I make my flight from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) more sustainable?

    Those worried about sustainability on their journey should consider using public transport to arrive at the airport and to leave their destination airport. You should also consider booking direct flights to your final destination to cut down on takeoffs and landings during your trip. The most sustainable airlines operating from SBA are Alaska Airlines and American Airlines, so if possible, book your trip with them.

  • Does Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) have services for those with limited mobility?

    Yes, SBA is an ADA-compliant airport. Upon arrival, you will have access to accessible parking, wheelchair assistance, a service animal relief area, and access to the Hidden Disability Sunflower Program if needed. If you need to use these services, you should contact your airline in advance. 

  • What is Santa Barbara also known as?

    Santa Barbara Airport’s airport code is SBA. It can also be referred to as Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Municipal.

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

    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.

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

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

    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 your destination with an airline and back to Santa Barbara with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Santa Barbara?

    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 Santa Barbara up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding a cheap flight out of Santa Barbara

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found tickets from Santa Barbara to the following destinations at these prices or less: Denver $219 one-way - $387 round-trip; Phoenix $236 one-way - $489 round-trip; San Francisco $169 one-way - $365 round-trip
  • Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) serves not only the city of Santa Barbara, California, but also other nearby cities like Naples, Isla Vista, and Conception. This airport is not currently a hub for any major airlines.
  • If you are leaving early in the morning from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA), it is a good idea to book a hotel room nearby to skip the stressful morning transfer. There are not any hotels directly at the airport, but there are many nearby that offer free shuttles to the terminal, including Hampton Inn Goleta/Santa Barbara.
  • If you are flying out of Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) and will need to park your car at the airport while you’re gone, you have several options to choose from: long-term parking, short-term parking, and economy parking. Long-term parking and economy parking will be the best and cheapest options for longer trips. It is not possible to reserve a space in advance.
  • If you are trying to reach the east coast of the US, you should be aware that there are currently no direct flights to that area of the country. Depending on the airline you travel with, you will likely have a layover in another west coast city or in Dallas (DFW) before reaching your final destination.
  • There are four airlines that operate from the Santa Barbara Airport (SBA): Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines. Southwest serves the widest range of destinations, while both Southwest and United often serve the largest number of daily departures.

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

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Santa Barbara to Worldwide? 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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SouthwestOverall score based on 4333 reviews
7.0Food
8.1Boarding
8.6Crew
7.5Entertainment
8.0Comfort
Airline reviews

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

10.0 ExcellentMartie, Mar 2026
LGB - BNA
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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

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.

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

Everything was excellent. It always is with Alaska Airlines. Thank you. 😊

It was ok! Not fond of sitting in middle seat. Tried to upgrade with my Atmos card but it was a new account and they weren’t able to look up my account details.

Flights were on time, which made making connections do much better. Well organized

I paid for the $8 WiFi for the flight and it never worked. The crew told me it goes in and out and to keep trying. I didn’t get to watch the show I had planned to watch, bummer that I paid for the service. The person next to me said she has never been successful with in flight WiFi.

Four hour delay. Missed our event. And they offered me $75. Absolutely shameful.

Wi-Fi cut out for a bit, then resumed. Otherwise flawless flight.

I have been flying commercial for decades. I was in one of the ladder boarding groups, had my bag tagged because they thought there was not going to be enough space for it in the overhead bins. I politely asked one of the attendance if I could try to find a space- she said I could and I did. I then took the bag tag off and gave it to one of the other attendants as I was told to do by the first one. He, in a curt, anal, and disrespectful manner, told me that I needed to take my bag down from the overhead bin and check it. This was a situation I’ve never encountered before. The attendant’s attitude was confrontational and belittling in front of other onlooking passengers as if daring me to challenge him. I am a physician who takes care of patients day in and day out. Not wanting to make a scene, I calmly told him, “do what you need to do.” he took my bag down from the overhead bin, put the back tag back on it, and checked it only to make room for another bag that was also supposed to be technically checked by a following passenger. The same male attendant later came up to me and said “you shouldn’t have showed me the bag tag,” as if conveying that he was just following protocol was a justification for treating me like a kid out of line. I cared about this because it took 15 minutes from my life to then retrieve the bag at baggage claim and it also felt like really poor customer service. I understand the need for protocols. This is also a service industry, and we the passengers are the clients. We should be made to feel welcome and respected and our life in transit made as easy as it can be within reason. This attendant clearly needs to be reminded of that. Of note, an older female fellow passenger sitting next to me agreed with this assessment.

Ended up sitting in front of a child who kicked the back of the seat and screamed for most of the flight.

After landing in Seattle, 3 hours waiting to find parking space do to driving problems. Very uncomfortable.

My only complaint was how far it was from plane to baggage claim

Flight late, the waited for a long time for “personal” to arrive at gate to dock the plane in Rochester. So annoying. This flight was expected, why aren’t personel available for the jet bridge?

My recent experience was excellent on Delta! I flew with Delta Comfort and I was really comfortable in my seat. I enjoyed the in-flight service. The flight attendants were so friendly and hospitable. I love the snack on the flight as well. This was my first time flying on Delta and I will definitely consider flying with them again.

My flight was canceled on Sunday. Rebooking took three hours. Had to pay for accommodations another night. New flight was delayed for 5 hours, all that was sent was a 12 dollar food voucher, which doesn’t tell you how to use it. Then when we landed we had to sit on the plane for an hour before we could get off.

I was in first class and literally the men behind me were so aggressively loud I moved myself to economy. This has become so common on Delta - people using audio without headphones, and men on 12am / late night flights drinking and yelling to talk to each other which prevents anyone around them from resting. Pretty crazy to have to move from first to economy (poorer service, less comfort...). Wild wild. Looking into other airlines.

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!

It was nt delta. It was aeromexo. Service was awful. They served a very small drink and NO snack for a 3hr and 35min flight. Then for the first 30 min of the flight is was talk and talk over head interruption the movie/ show i picked to watch.

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

My flight was canceled a few hours before boarding. I was rebooked on Copa airlines and missed an important meeting .

Business class seats felt very cramped compared to other airlines.

OK, we were delayed and had to de plane and reboard.

The 777’s economy seat’s legroom was more tolerable than expected. I appreciate the reclining mechanism which slides the seat forward to minimize cannibalizing the space behind. The food was terrible: very salty.

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

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

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

We had turbulence ever 1/2 hr or so and the captains announcements were SOOOO LOUD

The experience at checkin for my American Airlines flight from Sacramento to LAX was very good including the assistance I received in getting my bags checked in and boarding passes printed. Was pleasantly surprised the my bags were checked through all the way to my destination at Clark International Airport in Angeles, Philippines.

Terrible planning. And even worse gate agents. Absolutely rude behavior.

Flight was scheduled at 11:26am but they keep Delaying until midnight. They waited at airport restless.

Rough flight No beverage service due to turbulence Bottom Seat cushion was non existent

Not good. One of my luggage is missing. And until now they can’t find it

My 9:50AM flight was delayed to 3:40PM "due to incoming aircraft delay". No aircraft is "delayed" that long. Found out once we did board (after several changes in times) that the aircraft had a maintenance issue and we had to wait for another aircraft. Just tell us that. The aircraft we did get was old and the seats need to be updated. I have been traveling for several weeks with AA and you should refresh your entertainment content as frequent flyers have gone through most of your new content. I have Celiac and a shellfish allergy and continue to have struggles with meals on business and first class flights. Please keep this in mind. Sorry - was a long travel day yesterday and a bit cranky this morning with my experience comments. Still an AA fan.

Delay after delay with little communication then AA lost my luggage and at airport would not assist just said scan this QR code to track your luggage and submit a claim. However QR code provided did not work so have to go back to airport

Dloght delayed by 2.5 hrs . Common theme in my last four american floghts

They are rarely on time! Very hard to plan your travels when flights or connections keep getting delayed.

My seat was assigned last row behind restrooms No legroom’s I’m very Pettit Still was not comfortable Food choice was excellent

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