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$130 Find Cheap Flights from Tampa to San Diego

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Cheapest round-trip
$257
Typical prices: $357-$255
Frontier
Wed 5/27Fri 5/29
TPA - SAN • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$297
Typical prices: $459-$258
Alaska Airlines
Fri 8/7Sun 8/9
TPA - SAN • Non-stop
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Cheapest • Avg $209 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 6h 35m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Tampa to San Diego (TPA-SAN)

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

Wed, May 27 - Fri, May 29
Frontier Logo
8:22 pm - 8:42 am
TPA
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SAN
15h 20m
1 stop
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6:25 am - 11:24 pm
SAN
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TPA
37h 59m
2 stops
$257Frontier
Mon, May 18 - Tue, May 19
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12:20 pm - 5:24 pm
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SAN
8h 04m
1 stop
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6:20 am - 5:55 pm
SAN
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TPA
8h 35m
1 stop
$259United Airlines
Thu, May 21 - Mon, May 25
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8:22 pm - 11:50 pm
TPA
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SAN
30h 28m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
9:37 am - 5:28 am
SAN
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TPA
16h 51m
1 stop
$260Frontier
Wed, May 27 - Thu, May 28
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4:46 pm - 8:42 am
TPA
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SAN
18h 56m
2 stops
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12:09 pm - 10:59 pm
SAN
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TPA
31h 50m
1 stop
$261Multiple Airlines
Thu, Jun 4 - Tue, Jun 9
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5:54 pm - 8:10 pm
TPA
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SAN
5h 16mnonstop
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9:43 am - 7:00 am
SAN
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TPA
18h 17m
1 stop
$262Multiple Airlines
Tue, Jun 2 - Thu, Jun 18
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8:22 pm - 11:50 pm
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SAN
30h 28m
1 stop
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9:43 am - 7:00 am
SAN
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TPA
18h 17m
1 stop
$263Frontier
Sat, Jun 13 - Sun, Jun 21
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8:02 pm - 8:48 am
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SAN
15h 46m
1 stop
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6:25 am - 5:34 am
SAN
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TPA
20h 09m
1 stop
$264Frontier
Thu, Jun 4 - Tue, Jun 9
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10:14 am - 6:30 pm
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SAN
11h 16m
1 stop
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7:30 am - 12:15 am
SAN
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TPA
13h 45m
1 stop
$265Frontier
Tue, Jun 2 - Tue, Jun 16
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10:00 am - 6:30 pm
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SAN
11h 30m
1 stop
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6:25 am - 9:17 pm
SAN
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TPA
35h 52m
2 stops
$266Frontier
Mon, Jun 22 - Fri, Jun 26
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8:02 pm - 8:48 am
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SAN
15h 46m
1 stop
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9:43 am - 7:00 am
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TPA
18h 17m
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$267Frontier
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Tampa to San Diego flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Tampa to San Diego?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Tampa to San Diego departing in May.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Tampa to San Diego?

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

When flying from Tampa to San Diego, you should consider leaving on a Wednesday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Tampa, you’ll find the best rates on Thursdays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Tampa to San Diego?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Tampa to San Diego, 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 Tampa to San Diego is October, where tickets cost $277 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and February, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $437 and $346 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Tampa to San Diego?

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

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $359 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Tampa to San Diego?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Tampa to San Diego, 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 Tampa to San Diego, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 44% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$130
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 10% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 7% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Tampa to San Diego

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FAQs for booking flights from Tampa to San Diego

  • Does SAN have nursing rooms?

    If you’d like to breastfeed your baby privately, you’ll do so easily at SAN, as this airport has several lactation suites. These rooms are located in Terminal 1’s West Rotunda, on the 2nd level, opposite the elevator, Terminal 1’s East Rotunda, on the ground level, and in Terminal 2’s west wing, near Gates 34 and 35.

  • Who can enter the USO lounge in TPA?

    The USO lounge, situated on Level 2 next to the British Airways ticket counter, is a spacious, air-conditioned lounge at TPA. It features clean facilities, comfortable seats, periodicals, cold and warm beverages, and general snacks. To enter this lounge, you must be an active/retired member of the USA army or a dependent of an active soldier/veteran. If you qualify for this lounge, you’ll enter it free.

  • Is TPA accessible for people with reduced mobility?

    TPA is one of the most accessible airports in the US. To serve disabled passengers, this airport has ramps next to staircases, wheelchairs accessible upon request, elevators, and clean accessible-to-all toilets. The airport also boasts accessible-to-all waiting areas and TSA Care professionals who fully understand how to cater to disabled travelers.

  • Does SAN have a prayer room?

    If you’d like to pray after alighting from your flight at SAN, you should make your way to Terminal 2, Airside, as a meditation room exists in this location. In this room, you’ll not have any disturbance as it is situated in a rather quiet area.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Tampa to San Diego?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Tampa to San Diego was $130 for a one-way ticket and $257 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Tampa and San Diego?

    No

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Tampa to San Diego?

    On your way to San Diego, you’ll fly out from Tampa. You’ll be landing at San Diego.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Tampa to San Diego?

    Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, JetBlue, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Tampa to San Diego flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Tampa to San Diego?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Tampa to San Diego flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Tampa to San Diego?

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

  • On which days can I fly direct from Tampa to San Diego?

    There are nonstop flights from Tampa to San Diego on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Tampa to San Diego, Alaska Airlines or Southwest?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Tampa to San Diego are Alaska Airlines and Southwest. With an average price for the route of $332 and an overall rating of 7.9, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. Southwest is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $330 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Tampa to San Diego?

    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 Tampa to San Diego.

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

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

    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 Diego with an airline and back to Tampa with another airline. Booking your flights between Tampa and SAN 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 Tampa to San Diego?

    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 Diego from Tampa 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 Tampa to San Diego

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $175 or less one-way and $337 or less round-trip.
  • Like all other major airports in the US, Tampa International Airport (TPA) normally has long queues. To avoid missing your flight as a result of being stuck in one of the airport’s queues, on the day you are set to travel, you should reach this airport at least 2h before your flight. Reaching the airport early will benefit you hugely as you’ll have enough time to clear the airport and explore the amazing sites at the airport.
  • To travel to TPA via public means from Tampa city center, you can board a bus or a taxi. If you’d like to travel affordably, you should board one of the Hillsborough Area Regional Transit route 30 buses. However, if you don’t mind spending a little more cash to reach the airport quickly, you should board a taxi.
  • TPA is home to Rick’s Massage Unwind inside Tampa Airport Marriott. It is also home to Terminal Gateway Spa, which has branches on Airside A, C, E, and F. Given that they are well-equipped and boast experienced individuals, at either, you can rest assured of getting the relaxing treatment your desire.
  • No airline offers nonstop flights from Tampa to San Diego. However, this doesn’t mean you can’t travel quickly from Tampa to San Diego. To do so, you can board one of the quick one-stop flights offered by Southwest and American Airlines. If you board one of the quick one-stop flights to San Diego from Tampa, you’ll have a short layover.
  • In San Diego, you’ll alight from your flight at the San Diego International Airport (SAN). SAN has a loop shuttle service that offers 24h transportation around the airport complex. In this shuttle, you’ll be able to move from one terminal to another with ease.

Prefer to fly direct from Tampa to San Diego?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Tampa to San Diego.
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Direct departures

Tampa to San Diego

Monday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Thursday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Friday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Saturday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Sunday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

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Direct returns

San Diego to Tampa

Monday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Thursday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Friday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Saturday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Sunday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Tampa to San Diego

 
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7.9
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 12332 reviews
7.0Entertainment
7.1Food
7.8Comfort
8.5Crew
8.1Boarding
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The seat on the plane out was broken and would not lean back. I have back problems and sitting up straight was hard on my lower back and caused pain for over half the flight. Since I paid extra for First Class so I would not have these issues. This needs to be addressed.

6.0 GoodTerence, Apr 2026
TPA - SAN
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The seat on the plane out was broken and would not lean back. I have back problems and sitting up straight was hard on my lower back and caused pain for over half the flight. Since I paid extra for First Class so I would not have these issues. This needs to be addressed.

No headphones provided. No gf food. Only 1 beverage cart run sAN to HNL. Rarely saw crew members

A solidly good experience, but would’ve appreciated more communication with regards to travel delays.

No issues and clear sailing. What a preferred to have sat in one of empty seats other than my assigned seat that would be my only complaint if it was to complain.

Perpetually delayed, flight out was delayed almost 2 hours, flight home was delayed an hour and a half. On the way back no refreshments as an option, yet they gave it out to 1st class. No apology or notice of the delay going out both ways. Seats are nice feature wise, but the adjustable headrests don't stay up anymore. Feels more like a budget airline

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

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.

The boarding process could be clearer, there's never a call for group f

good, no complaints but nothing to rave about. It was fine

I love Alaska! We arrived on the later side without seat assignments only to find the had oversold the flight by 1. The attendants worked extra hard to find a way for our party of 7 to stay together and we made it on the flight! Loved the free WiFi also!

Truly terrible. Will never willingly fly southwest again. Seats are worse than before they switched to assigned seating. One flight attendant was the opposite of helpful (rude, unhelpful, dismissive, and as my stranger seatmate said unprompted: a total prick). This caused me, 15 minutes into the flight, to book an alternate return flight home on a competing airline (first class 1.2k purchase instead of my existing planned flight) just so I would not have to ever be on that aircraft, with that terrible service person, with those horrific seats ever again.

Not having a five hour delay with little notice! The crew was very kind, though, and just as tired as we passengers were. The flight didn't depart until nearly 1 am...and no reason was ever given.

This leg was much better, but we did have to have a 3 hour lay o er after coming from a very exhausting hiccup with our flight from BNA to Den

The Air hostess were very rude on my flight from Houston to Austin . Their regular communication itself felt a they are shouting at people.

Boarding was easy. The seats are small and fairly uncomfortable

Long layover between flights to Long Island from BWI - need better coordination between flights

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.

No food or entertainment, just a quick 40 minute flight. A little bumpy due to Santa Ana winds but pilot has no control over that. Good flight and landing!

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

Mediocre. Boarding is now unpleasant. The employees, once friendly and nice, are now regularly speaking sternly to passengers, badgering them to do things right so they can take off on time and gate check bags because they don't have enough overhead bin space. The pretzel snack was crushed flat and broken into even smaller pieces, which happens frequently lately. Drink service was suspended before they reached my row.

Flight delayed two hours , missed connection flight then connection cancelled- horrible experience with hotel

The checking was disaster, the crew wasn't behave well. It took us two hours to check in, after that thr line at the TSA was long, we barely make the flight. Bad airline

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

I liked the Starlink WiFi but didn't like how they said they were the only airline to offer a free meal and it turns out to be just a standalone sandwich and then charge for snacks to go with it. Rather have the free snacks like Southwest, but have the option to purchase a decent meal for a 5+ hour flight.

I like Hawaiian, it was great that they had good internet connection across the Pacific Ocean, thanks to Star Link satellites. The seating was comfortable, ( I was in economy ). Maybe I missed it, but I only got offered a beverage once. It was a nonstop flight KOA to SMF. I would take it again next time I go that way.

Previously flown Hawaiian Airlines on similar routes, I found Alaska Airlines to be noticeably more comfortable. The seats on Alaska Airlines provided better support and cushioning, which made a significant difference on the long flight to the islands. When you’re spending 5-6 hours in the air, seat comfort really matters, and Alaska Airlines delivered where it counts. After comparing both carriers, I’ve decided to book with Alaska Airlines for all my future Hawaii trips. The superior seat comfort alone makes it worth choosing Alaska over Hawaiian Airlines. If you’re planning a trip to Hawaii and prioritizing comfort, I’d recommend giving Alaska Airlines a try. You won’t be disappointed. Highly recommended for Hawaii travel!

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 crew was EXTREMELY helpful And sweet and the flight was smooth!

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.

One hour waiting time after boarding, but arrived in time. I am satisfied

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

The crew was great. Very friendly and responsive. The plane was old, small and tight. We ran out of overhead space and I had to check. Middle seat was particularly tight.

The flight was delayed from take off because only one runway was operational in San Francisco.

Several missed and almost missed connections. It felt like everything was being patched together last minute without enough resources and it ended up being an extremely stressful experience that basically ruined our weekend on the west coast. What a waste.

Packed in plane small uncomfortable seats elbow to elbow nobody wants to be in that situation for the money they paid

Checking in united could not figure out my star alliance gold. Baggage did not get marked priority and didn't receive boarding passes. When got to SFO lounge personal fixed everything Immediately

Flights were on time actually early service was good and crew cheerful

Flight left on time, arrived early, pleasant staff provided water, coffee, etc. access to bathrooms was reasonable and were well maintained. blankets were available, lots of entertainment options. LUGGAGE SERVICE WAS GREAT. I got my one checked bag quickly and was able to make a bus connection for a 2 hour bus ride saving me from waiting another 1.5 hours.

Terrible, if possible won't be flying again anytime soon!

Wonderful in-seat entertainment with seatback screens and huge selection of quality movies. The ability to bluetooth connect headphones was amazing.

American delayed the flight for a crew rest period. The delay occurred late in the evening - the earliest i can find is 10:20 pm. With a 6 am flight anyone on the flight would have already have been asleep (unless you are insane, a vampire or on drugs) and at least for me i was already on the way to the airport at 445 am the next morning when i discovered they delayed the flight until 9 am. Given the incoming flight was in the air at 6 pm the evening before this should have been figured out a lot more timely that was there only crew to use. Just frustrating given there is no consideration for customer experience anymore in flying.

The seats need better cushioning for a nearly 5-hour flight, it was a bit uncomfortable. I'm glad American has free wi-fi but there were was a bout 30 minutes in the middle of the flight when there was no connection which was frustrating.

Flight: Started on time. Comfortable flight. Arrived on time. Crew: Very cordial and helpful. Drinks and snack was served with a smile. Overall enjoyed the trip. Regards, Hari Doss Chanchala Doss

To have arrived on time and not 3 hours late after having already spent $100 to change to an earlier flight, only to arrive back home close to the original flight time.

Business class was very good, one of my best flights

American Airlines is a miserable experience. It is predictably miserable, in the sense that every time I fly American, I brace myself for the certainty that it will be unpleasant and uncomfortable. But it is unpredictable in the sense that I never know if the flight will be on time or delayed nine hours (both happened to me this week). I never know if I will be able to sit in the seat that I selected when I purchased the ticket or if I will be told by Customer Service (!!!) that I must relocate from first class to a seat in the back of the aircraft with no explanation (both happened to me this week). Will the food be frozen and half defrosted, or scalding hot? Will the drinks be warm? Will the flight attendants be surly and mean? Will the toilets be cramped and foul? Will the seats be narrow and uncomfortable? Will there be a real electric outlet at the seat, or just an unreliable USB-2 port? Will there be enough seats in the boarding lounge or just a few? Will the boarding process be smooth and efficient, or will the gate agents mess it up and delay it needlessly for 30 or 40 minutes? Will the catering and cleaning crew be prompt or will they take an extra 30 minutes? Will the brakes on the aircraft work properly, or will the pilot delay takeoff for four hours while the ground crew attends to what can only be described as routine maintenance that should have been done the night before? I've eexperienced every one of these unpleasant things this year, 2026. The only thing I can reliably count on is that American will find a new way to make the experience of flying as miserable as they possibly can.

Incredibly delayed. First delay was due to plane coming in being late. Resulted in 30 minute delay. Boarded and then had multiple mechanical issues. Was on plane for an hour until they told people they could get off if they wanted but couldn't come back. Then gate agent rushed in and said they had lost control of who went off and we would all have to deplane and then get back on. They said flight had not been cancelled. Then while sitting waiting to board again they announced it would take two hours to get new plane and to wait at new gate. New plane arrived, reboarded only to find out that pilots had timed out. Waited for new pilots. In that time one of the flight attendants timed out. Never received food or water while waiting. Was confusing mess as to what was happening. Even flight attendants and gate agents were getting frustrated. Almost 6 hours delayed. Called American to received flight credit but can't get anywhere as Kayak reservation and don't have a ticket number. Reached out to Kayak but never heard back.

Wifi was spotty. Tray table was very dirty when I sat down.

Flight was delayed and they gave up my seat on my connection, even when I could still make the flight

The WiFi would not connect enough for me to do my actual work. It permaspooled, disconnected, said it was connected, then wouldn't open an email... it was frustrating. I am not a tall person, 5'4" - and I felt cramped with little room to reach into my bag under the seat in front of me. I feel sorry for anyone taller than me having to fly. the one positive thing I will add, is the overhead bins are roomy enough to manage more bags than other carriers.

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