$343 Find Cheap Flights to Australia

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Cheap Flights to Australia

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Sydney
Sydney1 stop$707
Melbourne
Melbourne1 stop$746
Brisbane
Brisbane1 stop$688
Perth
Perth2 stops$850
Cairns
Cairns1 stop$690
Adelaide
Adelaide1 stop$794
Hobart
Hobart2 stops$1,096
Coolangatta
Coolangatta1 stop$678
Canberra
Canberra1 stop$1,033
Darwin
Darwin1 stop$1,255
Yulara
Yulara2 stops$1,386
Hamilton Island
Hamilton Island2 stops$1,407
Launceston
Launceston1 stop$1,166
Townsville
Townsville2 stops$1,021
Proserpine
Proserpine2 stops$1,860
Ballina
Ballina2 stops$917
Alice Springs
Alice Springs2 stops$1,447
Newcastle
Newcastle2 stops$925
Mackay
Mackay2 stops$1,510
Sydney
Sydney1 stop$707
Melbourne
Melbourne1 stop$746
Brisbane
Brisbane1 stop$688
Perth
Perth2 stops$850
Cairns
Cairns1 stop$690
Adelaide
Adelaide1 stop$794
Hobart
Hobart2 stops$1,096
Coolangatta
Coolangatta1 stop$678
Canberra
Canberra1 stop$1,033
Darwin
Darwin1 stop$1,255
Yulara
Yulara2 stops$1,386
Hamilton Island
Hamilton Island2 stops$1,407
Launceston
Launceston1 stop$1,166
Townsville
Townsville2 stops$1,021
Proserpine
Proserpine2 stops$1,860
Ballina
Ballina2 stops$917
Alice Springs
Alice Springs2 stops$1,447
Newcastle
Newcastle2 stops$925
Mackay
Mackay2 stops$1,510

Book Cheap Australia Plane Tickets

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

Mon, Apr 27 - Sun, May 10
Fiji Airways Logo
11:55 pm - 10:35 am
LAX
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BNE
17h 40m
1 stop
Fiji Airways Logo
11:35 am - 1:05 pm
BNE
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LAX
18h 30m
1 stop
$688Fiji Airways
Thu, May 14 - Wed, May 27
Fiji Airways Logo
11:55 pm - 10:50 pm
LAX
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BNE
29h 55m
1 stop
Fiji Airways Logo
11:35 am - 1:05 pm
BNE
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LAX
18h 30m
1 stop
$692Fiji Airways
Fri, May 8 - Fri, May 15
Fiji Airways Logo
11:55 pm - 10:35 am
LAX
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BNE
17h 40m
1 stop
Fiji Airways Logo
11:35 am - 1:05 pm
BNE
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LAX
18h 30m
1 stop
$698Fiji Airways
Sun, Apr 26 - Tue, May 12
Air Canada Logo
6:00 pm - 7:20 am
EWR
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SYD
23h 20m
1 stop
Air Canada Logo
9:20 am - 4:40 pm
SYD
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EWR
21h 20m
1 stop
$832Air Canada
Sun, Apr 19 - Wed, May 13
Air Canada Logo
6:00 pm - 7:20 am
EWR
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SYD
23h 20m
1 stop
Air Canada Logo
9:20 am - 4:40 pm
SYD
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EWR
21h 20m
1 stop
$861Air Canada
Fri, May 8 - Sat, May 16
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:15 am - 11:50 am
ORD
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SYD
39h 35m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 5:35 am
SYD
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ORD
38h 35m
2 stops
$893Multiple Airlines
Tue, May 5 - Tue, May 12
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:30 am - 11:50 am
ORD
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SYD
37h 20m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:15 pm - 10:04 pm
SYD
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ORD
23h 49m
2 stops
$902Multiple Airlines
Mon, Aug 17 - Wed, Aug 26
Qantas Airways Logo
7:20 pm - 8:20 am
JFK
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SYD
23h 00m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
9:10 am - 4:20 pm
SYD
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JFK
21h 10m
1 stop
$1,073Qantas Airways
Sun, May 3 - Sun, May 17
Qantas Airways Logo
7:20 pm - 8:20 am
JFK
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SYD
23h 00m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
9:10 am - 4:20 pm
SYD
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JFK
21h 10m
1 stop
$1,074Qantas Airways
Sun, Apr 26 - Tue, May 12
United Airlines Logo
1:10 pm - 7:00 am
LGA
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SYD
27h 50m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
10:20 am - 9:59 pm
SYD
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LGA
49h 39m
3 stops
$1,085United Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Australia

Get data-powered insights and trends for flights to Australia to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest flight to Australia?

These are the best round-trip prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.

The cheapest ticket to Australia from the United States found in the last 72 hours was to Brisbane, at $667 round-trip. The most popular route is Dallas/Fort Worth Airport (DFW) to Sydney (SYD) and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $795.

How much is a flight to Australia?

The average and cheapest price for all round-trip flights to Australia from each origin found by users searching on KAYAK in the last month.

A flight to Australia costs $979 on average. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was $399 for the route Los Angeles (LAX) to Brisbane (BNE). The most popular routes on KAYAK are Los Angeles to Brisbane which costs $1,119 on average, and Dallas to Brisbane, which costs $1,297 on average.

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What is the cheapest month to fly from the United States to Australia?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from the United States to Australia, 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 the United States to Australia is March, when tickets cost $806 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,205 and $1,127 respectively.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Australia?

The average price for all round-trip flights from the United States to Australia depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

The cheapest time of day to fly to Australia is generally at night, when round-trip flights cost $1,045 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Australia is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,045.

How far in advance should I book a flight from the United States to Australia?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to Australia, 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 the United States to Australia, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 18% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 8 weeks before departure.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Australia?

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in Australia is Melbourne Airport (MEL), with an average flight price of $623.

Good to know

Low seasonApril
Cheapest flight$343
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 1% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 17% increase in price.
Flight from Los Angeles to Brisbane

Flights to Australia: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew to Australia 
RobertFlew with Qantas Airways
LAX
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MEL
Jun 2025
Make sure you’ve got enough time to switch terminals if needbe
Verified travelerFlew with Qantas Airways
LAX
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MEL
Apr 2024
Arrive earlier than recommended. You'll never know what awaits you!
Verified travelerFlew with Qantas Airways
LAX
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SYD
Feb 2024
Use swimmers ear wax for ear plugs and be sure to have a good neck pillow and sleep mask

FAQs - booking Australia flights

  • Should I get a visa for Australia?

    Yes, all US citizens are required to obtain a visa to enter Australia. The process is done electronically and allows for multiple entries for a maximum of three months per trip and up to a year from the date of issue. Since Australia is a member of the British Commonwealth, citizens of member nations may not require visas but you should check to be sure.

  • What’s the best airport to visit Tasmania?

    Tasmania lies off the southern tip of Australia and is easily reachable from Sydney Airport and Canberra Airport (CBR), but Melbourne Airport (MEL) is much closer. You can also get a flight from any of these into Hobart International Airport (HBA) on Tasmania which should reduce your travel time.

  • Can I buy Australian dollars at the airports in Australia?

    Yes, you can. There is a full-service branch of ANZ Bank at the International Terminal of Sydney Airport while Qudos Bank operates similar services at Melbourne Airport. In addition, agencies like Travelex and Global Exchange are on hand to make simple currency transactions at Brisbane Airport if that is your flight’s destination.

  • If I want to visit Bondi Beach, which airport is best?

    The surfers’ heaven and famous enclave that is Bondi Beach is a section along the coast of New South Wales, a short 30 min drive from Sydney, making Sydney Airport the best choice. You can fly there from either Los Angeles (LAX) via Virgin Australia or Long Beach Airport (LGB) via Hawaiian Airlines. Jetstar also operates flights from Honolulu to Sydney.

  • What other cities are accessible to visitors that arrive at SYD Airport from the US?

    You may quickly fly to Australia from the US using direct flights and then visit a number of other cities close to SYD Airport. It is easy to travel from Sydney Airport to nearby cities, like Botany, Mascot, and Brighton-Le-Sands, using car rentals, taxis, or bus services.

  • To stay near sporting events in Australia, which airport should I fly into?

    When visiting Australia, American sports fans should think about flying into Melbourne Airport (MEL). Numerous athletic facilities, including Keilor Basketball Netball Stadium and Marvel Stadium, are closer to this airport. Visitors from MEL Airport have the opportunity to support their favorite local teams in this stadium, especially on weekends.

  • Does the USO-AU0 airline route offer any special amenities for pet owners?

    Yes. Passengers taking the USO-AU0 airline route ought not to be worried about the safety of their dogs while traveling to Australia. Most US airports, including LAX and SLC Airports, which serve international flights to Australia, have a pet-friendly policy that enables travelers to bring their four-legged friends with them. All pets must be on a leash at all times in the majority of US airports that provide flights to Australia.

  • How can I get to LAX Airport if they want to take the earliest flight to Australia?

    The best method for catching an earlier flight on the LAX-AU0 flight route is to stay at a nearby hotel. LAX Airport is located near several hotels, which enables travelers to arrive at this airport within the shortest time possible. Some of these hotels offer a free airport shuttle.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from the United States to Australia?

    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 the United States to Australia.

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

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

    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 from the United States to Australia with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from the United States to Australia?

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

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Australia?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Australia is Tuesday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $1,001. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Thursday, where round-trip prices are $1,100 on average.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Australia

  • Looking for cheap airfare to Australia? 25% of our users found round-trip tickets to Australia for the following prices or less: From San Francisco $963, from Los Angeles $2,553
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Australia flight deals.
  • The vast southern continent of Australia is served by a series of international airports that link its major regions with the outside world. Perth Airport (PER) and Port Hedland International Airport (PHE) are gateways to the plains of Western Australia, while Darwin International Airport (DRW) unlocks the region of the Northern Territory.
  • The more populous southern half of the continent is dominated by the cities of Brisbane, Adelaide, Sydney and Melbourne in the east, all of which provide numerous flights from the US to Australia. Virgin Australia offers nonstop service from Los Angeles (LAX) to Sydney (SYD) and Melbourne (MEL), while Jetstar provides flights from Honolulu (HNL) to Sydney and Brisbane.
  • The eastern territory of Queensland provides the longest uninterrupted stretch of coastland in Australia, anchored by Brisbane Airport (BNE) and its city at the most southern point. Brisbane Airport is a good starting point to explore northern points along the Australian coast of the Coral Sea, or you can stay closer to home after your flight from the US to Australia and discover the legendary Gold Coast.
  • There are no major airports that service the interior of the Australian continent, so if you wish to visit, you’ll have to fly from Brisbane Airport into a regional airport like Mt. Isa Airport or Charleville Airport. Both provide access to the Western reaches of Queensland, into the heart of the province of the Northern Territory and the state of South Australia.
  • To explore the northern reaches of Australia, it will be necessary to get a flight from Sydney, Brisbane or Melbourne into Darwin International Airport (DRW), which is the gateway to the area. From there, you can set your sights on Derby and Wyndham in Western Australia as well as the coastal areas of the Northern Territory and Queensland.
  • When flying to Australia, disabled passengers should consider using the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) - Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) flight route. Travelers with disabilities, mobility issues, and special needs can receive airport special assistance based on their requests, like baggage assistance, medical and safety assistance, and specially equipped wheelchairs at LAX Airport.
  • Airport lounges are typically thought of as one of the best places to unwind for passengers as they wait for their flights. Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) is the airport of choice for most economic travelers who wish to relax at an affordable lounge before boarding their flights from the US to Australia. Before takeoff, budget travelers can simply and affordably unwind in the Delta Sky Club.
  • Parents who want to take their children on vacation to Australia from the US can think about taking a flight on Virgin Australia from Los Angeles (LAX) to Sydney (SYD). This airline offers nonstop service between the airports of LAX and SYD. By using direct flights, you can travel from the US to Australia in the shortest amount of time feasible, lowering the risk that your children will become exhausted before they arrive in Australia.
  • If your flight from the US is scheduled to land in Australia at night, think about the possibility of lodging in a closer hotel to SYD Airport. The Aerotel Hotel, located inside the international Terminal 1, is one of the best and nearest places to stay when visitors arrive in Sydney late at night.
  • Los Angeles Airport or Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) are two major airport options for those travelers who want to go from the USA to Australia as quickly as possible. These are the main US airports that serve as the bases for airlines that operate direct flights to SYD Airport in Australia.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Australia

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from the United States to Australia? 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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Fiji AirwaysOverall score based on 235 reviews
7.5Entertainment
7.5Food
8.2Boarding
8.5Crew
8.1Comfort
Airline reviews

Left on time , arrived on time. Staff was awesome!!!!! Great flight!!!!

10.0 ExcellentNick, Mar 2026
NAN - LAX
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Left on time , arrived on time. Staff was awesome!!!!! Great flight!!!!

Great food, wonderful staff made a long flight seem short

Everything was great . Arrived on time was smooth plane was clean. Crew/Staff was friendly and helpful.

Everything from the staff to the comfort of business class was excellent. This is one of my new favorite airlines.

Ticketing said dinner for the almost 14 hour flight and we were delayed an hour. However, onboard we were only served a sluce if pizza bread and a cookie. Not at all dinner and insufficient for a long international flight. Breakfast was good.

We have had an absolutely horrific experience so far getting home from Australia on a $18,000 + flight we booked with you. The flight did not deplane in Dallas because there was no available gate or staircase. We sat in the plane for 3 hours waiting to deplane. As a result we missed our connecting flight to New York. American Airlines put us up in a hotel several miles away. We waited 45 minutes for a shuttle and The shuttle driver was horribly rude and unhelpful. They offered us $70 vouchers for food but actually there was no food left when we arrived minus some chicken nuggets and corn dogs. It was awful. Horrible way to end a vacation. There has to be accountability here.

A bit cramped in economy and the people in front wouldn’t put their seats up during meal service, crew did not help with that and I felt they could have done more about it.

The airline is ok, but it needs to improve it schedules.

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.

The first class flight attendant was awful to everyone. Very rude; no customer service. She should not be working in first class.

Snacks and included beverages were appreciated. Boarding went smoothly. Plenty of overhead bin space. Seats get very uncomfortable after a couple of hours. After waiting 10 painful minutes for my walker, a very nice Delta guest agent pushed me in a wheelchair to the gate. It was finally delivered to me after another 15 minutes . Our checked bag was on the carousel long b4 I was able to retrieve it. Fortunately it was still there but somewhere along the way the straps we used to secure it were removed and and were not reattached. Wish I had made note of the agents name.

It was fine. 55 minute flight. No snacks or beverage service offered. Boarding went smoothly and my walker was waiting for me on the jet way.

Smaller plane for a longer flight than my first one. Doesn’t make sense.

The cabin temperature was nice and cool. The wifi was not working.

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?

As previously noted, this flight was great: departure was timely, the crew was friendly and attentive, and wifi connectivity was seamless. In particular, I appreciated that the flight attendant just told me to stow the laptop right before takeoff/landing, and trusted me to do so (which I did!).

Kayak botched up the booking, i had to call delta and fix. In the process Delta failed to honor my comfort plus seat assignment that i had previously.

Entertainment is ok! Boarding and seat with zone is terrible. I paid for the seats but you didn’t give me what I paid for which is exit isles.

the crew cancel the morning service due to the weather. Then the flight got deverted to Nashville . we were on the ground for over two hours the only gave us water once... no food or any snacks.... the crew should have handled better and offered something to passengers.

This was the worst flight I’ve been on. Getting on the plane where is was 30 degrees outside was hotter on board cabin must’ve been 33 degrees. This is a health hazard. They cannot be doing this to save on fuel. People could die from this!!. Fans and a/c was, off entertainment was off. Poor excuse given. Crew made the excuse that the system didn’t have enough power. They basically were operating on one engine to save on jet fuel till 3 hours later on cruising altitude and they then started the second engine. And finally the cabin was cooled. On a 7hour red eye flight this made it so uncomfortable and impossible to sleep.

My experience was great overall. Tanya was particularly friendly and helpful the entire trip. I was very pleased with her customer service skills. The plane was an older aircraft but the entire way was comfortable with barely any turbulence at all. Qantas should speed up its fleet renovation. Totally recommend using this airline.

Qantas is always subpar beyond comfy chairs for a domestic flight

I liked boarding the plane. The staff were rude, the food was appalling and the chairs the most uncomfortable I have ever experienced

an hour late, then had to disembark on back stairs and take 4 flights up to get to main airport. No warning, and difficulty for those with canes and poor knees.

Well my expórtenle with Qantas it wasn’t that good KLM from Bs Aires was delay Santiago Chile Qantas QF 028 was still in the airport but the crew didn’t opened the door for me soo I lost my fly And I stuck in the airport 13 hrs waiting for next fly by Latam Arline My question is can I have my money back for business class

It was ok, the additional baggage charges were a bit excessive given winter is a time for skiing. To have to pay $600 extra for skis was tantamount to robbery. Airlines should consider sporting goods as baggage. Likewise, they should consider increasing the number of bags allowed on international flights to known ski destinations.

Flight was canceled. I was not alerted. It was only kayak that alerted me

Flight was 2.5 hours late leaving. We spent 50 minutes of that sitting on the plane with no explanation. They did reduce the time in the air so we arrived a little less late which was something. The cheese and crackers were okay but the wine was terrible.

Couldn't access entertainment on app as said in an email

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

We had excellent customer service despite the chaos at George Bush airport in Houston!

It isvvery small flight. No leg room . No space to put my personal item at feet.

I will never fly ANA again. They lost one of my large pieces of checked luggage, the heaviest one with the most valuable items in it, and they said they will not send me an email unless they can't find it, even though the paper they gave me to track the status of my lost luggage requires a code from an email they are supposed to send me so I can do baggage tracing. They claim to be an international airline, but they also insist on calling a Japanese telephone number to confirm where to send the lost baggage if they find it. It is impossible to find an actual contact email address for customer support on their website, and their AI chatbot is unhelpful, directing you to a webpage that says it is for contact information but does not have any actual email addresses or phone numbers listed on it. My seat in economy did not recline at all, even though I was not sitting in an exit row nor the very back row. I had to sit in the fully upright position for over ten hours of international travel. Awful experience overall.

No seat back entertainment. And app had a hard time getting entertainment loaded.

ticket agent lady wás very helpful , she arranged wheel chair for my elderly mother

Didn't make the flight because the first leg of my flight was canceled and the next leg was already booked.

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

Good quick flight on a small but comfortable plane. I'm 6'3 and had plenty of space.

Experience was great - no complaints. Took off on time, landed early. Got to the gate relatively quickly - took a little bit of extra time to deplane but nothing excessive.

Delays with no explanation. It could have been handled better.

Ceiling fell down and had to have maintenance come and duct tape it up. No WiFi on the flight.

A first class seat should fit a fat person, and this doesn't. The trays in the armrest are less functional than an ordinary tray in the back of the seat.

The flight attendant was friendly and efficient. The temperature was kept nice and cool. The plane was nice, but filthy. There were visible spills on my tray table. The gate agent was somewhat rude with her announcements and in speaking with other customers.

I appreciate that I finally got the seat I paid extra for this time. Thank you

I would have liked a pillow. The vegetarian wrap and oaten cake was good.

I would have liked vegetarian and gluten free options for evening dinner time flight. I would have like a pillow on the international overnight flight . The veg wrap and oaten desert on the international flight was good

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.

Absolutely terrible. Would never fly American again. 2 deplaned incidents and delayed by close to 24 hours. $12 meal voucher for first class passengers was an insult to the injury. Pathetic.

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

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