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$119 Find Cheap Flights from Tampa to San Diego

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Cheapest round-trip
$222
Overall average: $272
Frontier
Sun 5/3Tue 5/5
TPA - SAN • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$257
Typical prices: $257-$359
Southwest
Thu 4/30Tue 5/5
TPA - SAN • Non-stop
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Cheapest • Avg $206 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 6h 20m (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

Sun, May 3 - Tue, May 5
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6:50 am - 8:34 am
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SAN
28h 44m
1 stop
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6:25 am - 9:27 pm
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TPA
36h 02m
2 stops
$222Frontier
Fri, Apr 17 - Fri, Apr 24
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10:21 pm - 11:06 pm
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SAN
27h 45m
2 stops
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12:25 pm - 5:32 am
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TPA
14h 07m
1 stop
$223Frontier
Sun, May 3 - Wed, May 6
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6:50 am - 8:34 am
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SAN
28h 44m
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6:25 am - 9:05 am
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TPA
23h 40m
1 stop
$224Frontier
Fri, Apr 24 - Tue, Apr 28
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6:40 am - 11:59 pm
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SAN
20h 19m
1 stop
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7:15 am - 5:32 am
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TPA
19h 17m
1 stop
$225Frontier
Wed, Apr 29 - Sun, May 3
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8:41 pm - 8:34 am
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SAN
14h 53m
1 stop
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6:25 am - 5:32 am
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TPA
20h 07m
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$226Frontier
Tue, Apr 28 - Wed, May 6
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8:41 pm - 11:06 pm
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SAN
29h 25m
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9:37 am - 9:15 pm
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TPA
32h 38m
2 stops
$227Multiple Airlines
Wed, Apr 8 - Wed, Apr 15
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8:50 pm - 7:52 am
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SAN
14h 02m
1 stop
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2:12 pm - 6:44 am
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TPA
13h 32m
1 stop
$230Frontier
Fri, Apr 24 - Mon, Apr 27
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6:40 am - 11:59 pm
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SAN
20h 19m
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9:00 pm - 6:44 am
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TPA
6h 44m
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$231Frontier
Tue, Apr 28 - Tue, May 5
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8:41 pm - 11:06 pm
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29h 25m
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9:37 am - 6:22 am
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TPA
17h 45m
2 stops
$232Frontier
Thu, Apr 30 - Wed, May 6
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6:45 am - 11:59 pm
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20h 14m
1 stop
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7:34 pm - 6:22 am
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TPA
7h 48m
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$233Frontier
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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.

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 Wednesdays 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 May, where tickets cost $272 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and February, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $432 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.

No, with an average price for the route of $317, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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 43% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Tampa to San Diego

 
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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$119
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 7% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 6% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Tampa to San Diego

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Tampa to San Diego 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 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 $119 for a one-way ticket and $222 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, JetBlue, Hawaiian Airlines, American Airlines, 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, Southwest or Alaska Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Tampa to San Diego are Southwest and Alaska Airlines. With an average price for the route of $299 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Alaska Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $320 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 $178 or less one-way and $277 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.
Find which airlines fly direct from Tampa Airport to San Diego Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

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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SouthwestOverall score based on 4320 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.1Boarding
8.6Crew
7.5Entertainment
7.0Food
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Long layover between flights to Long Island from BWI - need better coordination between flights

4.0 OkayKenny, Mar 2026
TPA - BWI
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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.

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

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

The flight crew was extremely rude and especially not helpful when our flight was delayed.

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.

The lead steward kept singing about "San Francisco" and hotel California---more annoying than humorous....needs work. Flight was smooth and on time.

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!

The he whole flight was very smooth on every aspects.

Flight cancelled and deplaned. Rescheduled 8 hours later at a different airport. Ended up at destination but late.

Due to plane delays on both legs of my flight home, I had to be rerouted from Santa Rosa to Las Vegas on Skywest and then to DCA on American. SkyWest airlines sat on runway in Las Vegas for 20 minutes waiting for gate to clear. My boarding pass for American that I was given by Alaska was incomplete and the Las Vegas airport lacked signage and departure boards. I barely made my flight bc it was so confusing. American Airlines has a much better wireless connection. I’ll never fly Alaska again. It clearly has problems.

We left about 30 minutes late due to ramp issues. It did not impact me, but I know others on the flight had very tight connections to Maui.

The crew was very friendly. Boarding was quick and efficient.

No WiFi. Terrible food. Very long walk to the gate and from the gate after landing. Gate changed without notice.

I enjoyed the Starlink access but didn't have much time to use it. It also kept dropping me so I gave up. The food was very good though when I asked for a different "dessert" they didn't have anything. Chocolate Brownie Cookies are not suitable for everyone...maybe children. The flight staff were amazing - at least in First Class! My first time ever! The trip from Boise to San Diego was FAR better than going to Boise.

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

Flying with Hawaiian Airlines is a treat! They have the best crew, food and drinks! I’ve always enjoyed flying with Hawaiian Airlines and will continue to use them!

Amazing all female crew, including the pilot. Great flight attendants and smooth trip. Food was good. Boarding the plane from back to front would have made things significantly smoother. Took forever to wait for people to clear the alley. A little extra leg room would be nice also. Please thank your flight crew!

United is one airline which regardless of how many separate United tickets in existence, if one flight breaks down, the airline will take care of all the flights.

Wifi Bluetooth features for watching in flight movie was horrible. Screen kept blacking out no connection of sound although it said connected. Other than that smooth trip .

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

Overall we had a good experience during our flight from San Francisco to Houston.

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

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

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

Plane outlets in my row not working to charge phone. Staff response was, well it should be. Plug into seed for volume not working well. Had to find the sweet spot for plug in or it would shut off and on.

The power at the seat didn't work and the seat itself was difficult to adjust - this was a business class seat. Flight attendant gave me miles to compensate. The attendant was very professional and on top of his game the entire flight.

the whole trip was smooth, and as comfortable as flying is these days. flight crew was friendly and very courteous and helpful.

There was no beverage service and the only time I saw a crew member walk through the cabin is when we were preparing to land.

Flights were constantly delayed. CRW took 50 minutes to get bags

Where do I start!! I was delayed with my flight from Dallas to Tampa. On the way back from Tampa to Dallas the flight was delayed over 4 hours+. I was put on another flight that was also delayed but not as long. Traveling on American Airlines is becoming exhausing.

Other than nearly three hour delay for maintenance issues, everything went smooth

Smooth flight. From the early boarding and all were on board before departure time and arrived early in ONT. Great crew. Thank you!!!!

I am an AA flyer for a very long time... AA has yet to disappoint.

The flight was significantly delayed for 6.5 hours because of snow. There was no communication once the plane returned to the gate regarding when the flight would resume. Other flights were departing while our flight was being unloaded for reasons unknown. Our flight also seemed out of the queue regarding further deicing, refueling, and waiting to Taxi to the runway.

They are always late and seats was also not having working charger

did not have enough meal for first class passengers so offer us snack

Amazing I love American. I’ll never fly anyone else if I can help it.

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