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Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Sydney to San Francisco 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 Sydney to San Francisco

Tue, Sep 16 - Tue, Sep 23
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9:40 pm - 9:33 pmSYD-SFO
16h 53m1 stop
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9:45 am - 7:45 pmSFO-SYD
41h 00m2 stops
$747Alaska Airlines
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Sun, Sep 21 - Thu, Oct 16
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9:40 pm - 8:09 amSYD-SFO
27h 29m1 stop
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8:35 am - 7:45 pmSFO-SYD
17h 10m1 stop
$752Alaska Airlines
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Fri, Oct 17 - Fri, Oct 24
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2:15 pm - 1:25 pmSYD-SFO
17h 10m1 stop
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11:25 pm - 10:10 pmSFO-SYD
28h 45m1 stop
$760Fiji Airways
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Sat, Oct 18 - Wed, Oct 22
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9:40 pm - 7:49 amSYD-SFO
28h 09m1 stop
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9:30 am - 7:45 pmSFO-SYD
40h 15m2 stops
$761Hawaiian Airlines
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Thu, Sep 4 - Sun, Sep 14
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9:40 pm - 6:49 pmSYD-SFO
38h 09m2 stops
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9:45 am - 7:45 pmSFO-SYD
41h 00m2 stops
$764Hawaiian Airlines
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Tue, Nov 4 - Sun, Nov 16
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9:00 am - 12:20 pmSYD-SFO
22h 20m2 stops
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8:38 am - 9:35 amSFO-SYD
29h 57m2 stops
$775Air Canada
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Mon, Oct 13 - Thu, Oct 30
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10:20 am - 12:11 pmSYD-SFO
19h 51m1 stop
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8:38 am - 8:35 amSFO-SYD
29h 57m2 stops
$787Air Canada
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Tue, Oct 21 - Sat, Nov 1
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11:50 am - 11:50 amSYD-SFO
18h 00m1 stop
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8:50 pm - 10:30 amSFO-SYD
19h 40m1 stop
$811Air New Zealand
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Sat, Oct 18 - Wed, Oct 22
Air New Zealand Logo
6:20 pm - 11:50 amSYD-SFO
35h 30m1 stop
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9:05 pm - 10:35 amSFO-SYD
19h 30m1 stop
$832Air New Zealand
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Wed, Oct 8 - Wed, Oct 22
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2:15 pm - 1:25 pmSYD-SFO
17h 10m1 stop
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11:25 pm - 12:45 pmSFO-SYD
19h 20m1 stop
$890Fiji Airways
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Expert advice for your flight from Sydney to San Francisco

 
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KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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United Airlines

United Polaris offers lie-flat seats with aisle access for enhanced comfort on long-haul flights.


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Qantas Airways

Qantas Business Class features lie-flat seats and upgraded meals from chef Neil Perry.


Qantas Premium Economy offers 38-inch pitch and 22-inch wide seats for enhanced comfort.

Airports
SYD

At SYD, priority queues are available for first- and business-class passengers, saving time during security checks.

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SFO

For easy city access, take BART from SFO's International Terminal to popular neighborhoods like the Mission and Embarcadero.

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

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Sydney to San Francisco 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 Sydney to San Francisco?

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

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Sydney to San Francisco, 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 Sydney to San Francisco is October, where tickets cost $911 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,384 and $1,173 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Sydney to San Francisco?

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 $2,195, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Sydney to San Francisco, 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 Sydney to San Francisco, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 15% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 11 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonMarch
Cheapest flight$485
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 7% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 30% increase in price.
Flight from Sydney to San Francisco

When to book flights from Sydney to San Francisco

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Sydney to San Francisco based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Flights from Sydney to San Francisco: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from Sydney to San Francisco 
AurianneFlew with United AirlinesSYD-SFOSep 2024
Ensure you have 2-3 hours layover You’ll likely need unless you don’t mind missing your next flight
DonnaFlew with Qantas AirwaysSYD-SFODec 2023
We got off a cruise so were at the airport over 7hrs before our flight. We paid for the day pass at the Premium Club. Totally worth it! It was quiet and offered food, drinks, showers and when they closed, we were able to go to the downstairs lounge which opened at 6:30. This lounge was much larger and had a bigger selection of food and beverages. Would definitely go there again.

FAQs for booking flights from Sydney to San Francisco

  • What shopping options are there at Sydney Airport?

    Whether you like to wander the stores to pass time before your flight or need to pick up some last-minute additions for your trip, there are many shopping possibilities at Sydney Airport. International Terminal 1 has three duty-free stores, as well as numerous other retailers offering fragrances, jewellery, clothing, handbags and more.

  • Are there airport hotels at Sydney Airport?

    Sydney Airport’s International Terminal 1 closes at 23:00 each night and opens again at 03:00. If you need to stay near the airport the night before your flight (due to an early departure or connection from another part of Australia), Rydges Sydney Airport is an airport hotel located around a 4min walk from the terminal. Rooms are air conditioned and come with runway views.

  • What lounges are available in the international terminal of Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport?

    For passengers with access to airline lounges, the following are available in Terminal 1: Singapore Airlines Silverkris Lounge, Air New Zealand Lounge, Emirates Airlines Lounge, The Qantas Club Lounge and American Express Lounge. If you are not eligible for an airline lounge, the pay-per-use Plaza Premium Lounge allows paid entry, starting at about A$ 42.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Sydney to San Francisco was $485 for a one-way ticket and $747 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes

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

    When flying out of Sydney you will be using Sydney Kingsford Smith. You will be landing at San Francisco, also known as San Francisco.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Sydney to San Francisco are Fiji Airways and Hawaiian Airlines. With an average price for the route of $877 and an overall rating of 8.0, Fiji Airways is the most popular choice. Hawaiian Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,379 and an overall rating of 7.8.

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

    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 Sydney to San Francisco.

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

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

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

    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 San Francisco from Sydney 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 Sydney to San Francisco

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $499 or less one-way and $836 or less round-trip.
  • To exchange Australian dollars for American dollars or for other foreign exchange requirements, you can make use of the currency exchange facilities in the Terminal 1 international departures area of Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD).
  • If you forgot to bring reading material for your flight, there are book stores and newsagents in International Terminal 1 of Sydney Airport. These are in the vicinity of check-in counters H and J, before you go through security. After security, you’ll find them in the vicinity of gates 10 and 39.
  • If you are travelling on business, there is a business centre in the terminal main hall of San Francisco International Airport (SFO). It has facilities for fax/copying, mobile phone rentals and internet access.

Prefer to fly direct from Sydney to San Francisco?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Sydney Kingsford Smith to San Francisco.
Find which airlines fly direct from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to San Francisco Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Sydney Kingsford Smith to San Francisco

Monday

Air New Zealand, Avianca, Lufthansa, +3 more

Air New Zealand, Avianca, +4 more

Tuesday

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

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +7 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, Avianca, Lufthansa, +3 more

Air New Zealand, Avianca, +4 more

Thursday

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

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +7 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, Avianca, Lufthansa, +6 more

Air New Zealand, Avianca, +7 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand, Avianca, Lufthansa, +3 more

Air New Zealand, Avianca, +4 more

Sunday

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

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +7 more

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Direct returns

San Francisco to Sydney Kingsford Smith

Monday

Air New Zealand, Lufthansa, SWISS, +2 more

Air New Zealand, Lufthansa, +3 more

Tuesday

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

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +6 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, Lufthansa, SWISS, +2 more

Air New Zealand, Lufthansa, +3 more

Thursday

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

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +6 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, Lufthansa, SWISS, +5 more

Air New Zealand, Lufthansa, +6 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand, Lufthansa, SWISS, +2 more

Air New Zealand, Lufthansa, +3 more

Sunday

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

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +6 more

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

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Sydney to San Francisco. 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 Sydney to San Francisco? 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.
8.0
Fiji AirwaysOverall score based on 204 reviews
8.1Boarding
8.5Crew
7.4Entertainment
7.5Food
8.0Comfort
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Again, Fijian hospitality was genuine, very comfortable, only improvement would be the entertainment. Why Do they only have 5 episodes of TV shows and from like season three...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ok but why they need to sell the ear buds?

Your Hawaiian airlines record locator number did not work! I could not check in in advance at either Hawaiian or Alaska airlines website and had to wait on long lines to check in at the airport. This caused considerable stress and I was worried I would miss the flight and thus had to arrive even earlier than otherwise. Finally, I wanted to change my flight and could not do so because no record locator was recognized for me to make changes. This was a very poor experience. Also, I could not go in and check or change my seat assignments. I was assigned a window seat, which is my least preferred location, and which I have not flown in for years. Please advise as to what kind of customer service gesture you can provide to make up for this below par experience.

Alaskan has always been great. Unfortunately, going TO Cabo, on Hawaiian, was a nightmare. But Alaskan has always been great.

Departure was two hours late! Better than four hours late on our first flight

My experience was pleasant. It was perfect. That is enough🥰💃💖

The flight was supposed to leave at 7:30pm, but departed 10:50pm. They kept moving departure time out every half hour. It was a 45 minute flight from n Sunday night with great weather.

I could not check in ahead of time. Kayak did not give me a proper confirmation number to check in.

I loved flying Hawaiian Air! We didn’t pay to sit together, but we were able to anyway. They had usb charging ports and even outlets in some seats. They served a hot sandwich that was not very good, but we were still pleasantly surprised. The staff was very nice. The seats really made my booty hurt but maybe I’m just not used to sitting so long. Also, the AC was really cold even though I was wearing pants, a hoodie, and a light blanket.

You did not have any vegetarians options for the free meal! I do not eat any meat of any kind! I asked the flight attendant and was met with kind of a rude statement like vegetarian? No we don’t have that kind of thing! Did not make me happy but made me feel like why would I want a vegetarian meal! Otherwise a good experience!

Checking in for our flight was a hassle. We could not check in online and when we got to the airport it was unclear where to go.

Great as usual, some delays but well communicated and made up for in the air

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

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

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

We were upgraded and after just a short delay in attending to a safety check we were on our way. Would definately fly Qantas International on their Dreamliner again.

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

I tried to check in online but was unable to do so. I stood in line for nearly two hours to check in. American Airlines was understaffed. When I finally got to the kiosk to check in, I was still unable to check in. No AA staff was available to help. Finally one of the airport security agents who was helping passengers became of lack of AA Staff told me: “I think the reason you can’t check in is that you are starting your name with an upper case letter when you write it. Just write it with all lower case letters.” That did allow me to check in. HOW COULD ANYONE POSSIBLY KNOW THAT IF THEY USE AN INITIAL UPPER CASE LETTER TO SPELL THEIR OWN NAME, AA WOULD NOT ALLOW THEM TO CHECK IN?????? Then I had to wait in line over half an hour again to drop off my baggage. Although I arrived at the airport 3 hours early, by the time I got to the gate, they had already started boarding.

One of the oldest most uncomfortable "lay down" seats I've ever experienced. Old plane and old seats that don't lay flat. The seat back does not even recline - at all. Instead the legrest awkwardly extends to fill the gap between a small cubby into which you must insert your feet/legs. I am 5' 11" and could not lay straight but had to tuck my knees. Ticket was also very expensive. Would not recommend flying business/first on Finair from Melbourne to Bangkok and will not do so again myself.

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

Traditional economy class. Not a full flight so spare seats. Food and drinks were good

Overall experience was good but what really impressed me the most was the care the flight attendants took of a sick passenger who was sitting in front of me. The flight attendants would come and check on her quite regularly providing her support and comfort. Brilliant service!

Only answered OK and poor as there was no entertainment and I didnt have any food

4.5 hr international flight. We got a glass of water. Ranks up there with Ryan Air, Easy Jet, Spirit and Frontier. Expected better.

Gluten free options less explicit on business class, but great service

Very good… seems the virgin staff particularly in the lounge and in flight exceeded expectations.

I liked everything about the experience but would have liked some free snacks!

Crew was great but flight was delayed almost three hours due to a technical issue and we had to go back to the terminal and wait for another one.

Being told why we delayed three hours and not even given an apology by someone. Not a word. Not my airline of choice ever.

Checked Baggage line up was long but moved quickly, rest of the process, boarding, crew was excellent

Virgin has always provided a smooth and comfortable flight. This one was no different. Seats are comfortable. Staff are great. This is my favourite airline.

1. when we went to check in, our 2 first class seats had been CANCELED and the flight was sold out. This was done without our prior knowledge. It was all we could do to restore one first class seat for my wife and I flew economy. 2, Our flight home was scheduled to leave at 10:30 pm. Due to tsunami warnings, the roads were closed and our flight status was uncertain as to whether it would leave as scheduled. It was announced that it would now leave at 11:20 pm and the roads were now open since the tsunami had come and gone. We made a mad dash to the airport and checked in. Delays were announced at 12:30 pm, 1:30 am, 2:30 am and at 3:30 am it was canceled. Since this was a flight due to natural (tsunami) causes, there was no compensation. We were told to return at 1:00 pm the next day and our baggage would be kept on the plane since the same plane was going to leave at 1:00 pm. We had to return to our hotel for the rest of the night. The same plane did not leave at 1:00 pm and our baggage was gone! All in all, it was a miserable performance by UA. Information was hard to obtain and no one knew what was going on and what was going to happen. Hundreds of passengers slept on the floor, chairs, etc. No food and no water was made available to the passengers. It was a situation where UA could care less what was going on. As a one million mile flyer, I had not experienced anything like this before and it was hugely disappointing!

I found the staff to not be very attentive at all. When paying for Business Class you expect a certain type of service and that was not found. They were almost rude even

Our experience on United Airlines was extremely poor. The plane was extremely cold throughout our entire flight- which multiple people complained about- and we had to wait 2 hours to get a blanket which was too thin and barely helped warm us up. As well as this, none of the entertainment features were working so we had to sit through a roughly 10 hour flight with nothing to keep our attention, including the actual flight path screen. It was an extremely disappointing experience and I would hope that this gets fixed if we ever choose United Airlines again.

I really enjoyed flying with United airlines amazing experience , good customer service and great food

1.It will be better if sandwich is warm. 2.The food is too salty. 3.Breakfast needs some vegetables or fruits.

Boarded plane and then delayed 1.5 hours while on the plane

It was all good flight was on time, service was good I enjoyed a few movies and everything was smooth

My flight was delayed a very short period of time but they did not hold my connecting flight to San Diego, also through United. So they closed the doors before we got off our plane. They would only have to help the door open for another five to ten minutes. So I missed a court deadline for a manditory mediation settlement conference for my client. I had to get an associate to be there in person and be on the phone with him relaying what he needs to do the entire time. The court was very upset with me and so was my client. United cannot be trusted.

Really good 😊 the woman at the gate entrance was a little rude checking in our carry-on but i dont think she worked for the airline, she worked for the airport at sacramento, other than that amazing.

Boarding was mayhem. Late boarding by 15 minutes because of lack of staff (missing 1 flight attendant. We had to wait for an arrival of another plane before we could board). Flight was a little rough, but cannot blame on airlines.

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