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$1,082
Typical prices: $1,589-$1,436
Kenya Airways
Fri 10/16Wed 10/28
BOS - CPT • 3 stops
Cheapest non-stop
$1,611
Typical prices: $1,660-$1,385
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Thu 10/8Fri 10/16
IAD - CPT • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights to Cape Town

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

Fri, Oct 16 - Wed, Oct 28
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9:55 am - 1:35 pm
BOS
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CPT
45h 40m
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11:25 pm - 2:34 pm
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BOS
45h 09m
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$1,082Multiple Airlines
Sun, Oct 4 - Mon, Oct 12
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9:20 am - 1:35 pm
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CPT
46h 15m
3 stops
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2:25 pm - 8:02 pm
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BOS
35h 37m
3 stops
$1,083Multiple Airlines
Wed, Aug 5 - Sun, Aug 16
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10:35 am - 2:10 pm
ATL
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CPT
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1:50 pm - 8:55 am
CPT
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ATL
25h 05m
2 stops
$1,246Ethiopian Air
Mon, Aug 24 - Tue, Sep 1
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10:35 am - 2:10 pm
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CPT
21h 35m
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1:50 pm - 8:55 am
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ATL
25h 05m
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$1,258Ethiopian Air
Tue, Aug 11 - Tue, Aug 25
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9:30 pm - 11:50 am
DFW
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CPT
31h 20m
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4:35 pm - 7:35 pm
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DFW
34h 00m
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$1,324Turkish Airlines
Mon, Sep 14 - Mon, Sep 21
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9:30 pm - 11:50 am
DFW
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CPT
31h 20m
1 stop
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4:35 pm - 10:40 pm
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DFW
37h 05m
2 stops
$1,349Turkish Airlines
Wed, Oct 21 - Fri, Oct 30
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7:29 pm - 3:20 pm
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CPT
37h 51m
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8:50 pm - 6:32 pm
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27h 42m
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$1,631United Airlines
Sat, Oct 17 - Fri, Oct 30
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22h 50m
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12:30 am - 11:45 pm
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29h 15m
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$1,666Delta
Sat, Oct 17 - Fri, Oct 30
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20h 55m
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12:30 am - 11:45 pm
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29h 15m
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$1,670Delta
Thu, Oct 1 - Fri, Oct 30
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10:25 am - 3:20 pm
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22h 55m
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22h 59m
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$1,675United Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Cape Town

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

What is the cheapest flight to Cape Town?

These are the best round-trip prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 5 days.

In the last 5 days, the cheapest flight deal to Cape Town was found on the route from New York, at $1,082 return. The most popular connection is from Newark to Cape Town and KAYAK users have found round-trip deals for as low as $1,376 in the last 5 days.

How much is a flight to Cape Town?

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

A flight to Cape Town costs $1,734 on average. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $1,048 and departed from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport. The most popular routes on KAYAK are New York to Cape Town which costs $2,030 on average, and Washington, D.C. to Cape Town, which costs $1,831 on average.

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What is the cheapest day to fly to Cape Town?

The average price of all round-trip flights to Cape Town clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Cape Town is Tuesday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $1,546. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where round-trip prices are $1,832 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights to Cape Town, 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 to Cape Town is February, where tickets cost $1,364 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of tickets from the United States is $2,551 and $2,071 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is August with an average price of $463.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Cape Town?

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

The cheapest time of day to fly to Cape Town is generally at night, when round-trip flights cost $1,582 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Cape Town is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,582.

What is a good deal for flights to Cape Town?

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to Cape Town, 25% of our users found tickets to Cape Town for the following prices or less: From Newark Airport $1,820 round-trip, from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport $1,831 round-trip.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Cape Town?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to Cape Town, 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, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight to Cape Town

 
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Daniel Scheffler is a travel writer, podcaster, and producer. Born in Africa, bred in Europe and now living in America he has traveled to 140 countries (and all 50 U.S. states). Plus he has stayed at over 2500 hotels across the globe. His original shows Everywhere and Without Maps (available on Spotify) showcase his beliefs, travel is about humanity and sharing that beauty. And thus it reminds you that you shouldn’t believe everything you think.

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Low seasonApril
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Best time to beat the crowds with an average 6% drop in price.
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When to book flights to Cape Town

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Cape Town based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs - booking Cape Town flights

  • Does Cape Town International Airport have play areas for children?

    Passengers who booked flights to Cape Town and are traveling with small children will want to stop by the play area to let them run around. The Jimmy Jungles Play Zone is located on the top floor of the airport in the Departure Hall. It has a ball pit, trampoline, and a toy airplane. There is a fee to use the play area but if you have young children, it’s a wonderful place to visit.

  • Are there good restaurants in Cape Town International Airport?

    Yes, restaurants are located on the third floor of the airport. You can dine at Spur where you can watch the planes land and take off. Or you can choose from a number of delis and cafes. Most restaurants in the airport close by 9PM so it is important to plan ahead if you have a late arrival or a layover.

  • Are there good shopping places in Cape Town International Airport?

    If you want to shop once you arrive at the airport, you can choose from regular and duty free shops. You can also find local specialties and handmade souvenirs at stores like Africa Eco, Out of Africa, Made in SA, and Cape Farm & Wine.

  • Are there airport hotels in Cape Town International Airport?

    If you’re looking for airport hotels, you are in luck. The Road Lodge Cape Town International Airport is located on the airport grounds. Or, if you prefer, the Hotel Verde is located only two minutes from the airport. There is a free airport shuttle that is available from 4AM to midnight every day. The airport shuttle leaves every 30 minutes.

  • What are the stopover options for the US to Cape Town flights?

    The stopover options for the flights to Cape Town from the US vary depending on your airline and departure city. Passengers flying with Delta or KLM from New York should expect stops in Amsterdam and Boston. Airlink and British Airways offer flights from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to CPT and have common stops in London and Johannesburg. If you’re flying with United Airlines from Los Angeles, expect layovers in New York, Chicago, Houston, and Denver. Flights from Atlanta to Cape Town have common stops in New York, Amsterdam, Johannesburg, Frankfurt, Philadelphia, and London.

  • Which airlines offer eco-friendly flights to Cape Town from the US?

    On average, every passenger on a flight to Cape Town from the US emits about 7,467 kg of CO2. Delta and KLM offer some of the most sustainable flights from the US to Cape Town. They operate two-stop and single-stop flights from the US to Cape Town and emit about 50% and 48% less carbon respectively than their counterparts.

  • How can I get around Cape Town International Airport?

    CPT has a main terminal building that is split into the Domestic Concourse and International Concourse. The concourses are connected by the Central Terminal. The airport has underground walkways that run to the parking lots. A free bus runs from the International and Domestic Terminals to the Baggage Area in the Central Terminal.

  • Does Cape Town International Airport offer accessible services?

    Yes. Passengers who need wheelchair assistance services can visit the Information Desks on the Ground Floor or the Central Terminal Building's check-in areas. You can also use the courtesy phones at the airport to request a wheelchair. Passengers who need wheelchair assistance from the aircraft to the arrivals area should contact their airlines 48h before the travel date. CPT also offers Passenger Aid Units that make boarding and getting off the planes easier for travelers with wheelchairs.

  • What is the cheapest flight to Cape Town?

    In the last 5 days, the cheapest flight deal to Cape Town was found on the route from New York, at $1,082 return. The most popular connection is from Newark to Cape Town and KAYAK users have found round-trip deals for as low as $1,376 in the last 5 days.

  • How far is Cape Town Intl Airport from central Cape Town?

    The distance between Cape Town Intl Airport and downtown Cape Town is 10 miles.

  • What is the name of Cape Town’s airport?

    All flights to Cape Town land at Cape Town Intl Airport. The airport code is CPT,and it can also be referred to as Cape Town or Cape Town Intl.

  • How much is a flight to Cape Town?

    On average, a flight to Cape Town costs $1,734. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $1,048 and departed from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Cape Town?

    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 to Cape Town.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cape Town is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Cape Town?

    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 Cape Town 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 to Cape Town?

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

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Cape Town

  • Looking for cheap airfare to Cape Town? 25% of our users found round-trip tickets to Cape Town for the following prices or less: From Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl $1,582, from Atlanta $2,969, from Newark $3,373
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Cape Town flight deals.
  • If you have booked flights to Cape Town and you want to relax before your connecting flight, stop by the Yemaya Express Nail Bar in domestic departures to touch up your manicure. Or, you can visit Gloss in the central terminal for a trim.
  • Passengers that are flying to Cape Town for business reasons will be happy to learn there are several services available. Conference rooms are available for passengers who need them. There is also free WiFi throughout the airport for up to 4 hours or 1 GB. Mobile phone rentals are available from Vodafone’s Vodashop Rent A Phone. There is also a post office on the ground floor past the permit office.
  • Looking for an easy way to get from the airport to your hotel or local attractions? You will find that an Uber is generally more affordable than a taxi. Be sure that you ask about recommended taxi services at the airport if you choose to use one. If you’d prefer to take public transportation, you can take the MyCiti Bus from the airport to the Civic Center.
  • If you have at least 6 hours between connecting flights, you might want to see a little bit of Cape Town while you wait. Drop your luggage at the A-Teck in Parkade 2 so you can explore hands-free. You can then take a short 25-minute ride via an Uber or a taxi to the city center where you can explore the local attractions.
  • If you want to freshen up between flights, consider paying for access to one of the VIP lounges. These lounges offer members access to shower facilities. Or, you can buy a special package from Hotel Verde that provides access to showers, a gym, pools, walking trails and restaurants.
  • Cape Town International Airport (CPT) hosts several ATMs and Currency exchange counters. ABSA runs an ATM in Shop 14 at the Central Terminal while Bidvest has an ATM in Shop 2 at the same terminal. Rennies Bank offers currency exchange services in the Arrivals Area of the Domestic Terminal.
  • If you're planning to self-drive around Cape Town, rent a car at CPT. The airport hosts several car rental companies. You will find the following car rental companies at CPT: Avis, Europcar, Budget, Sixt, Hertz, and FirtsCar, among others. You can find the agencies at the Rental Plaza and the Central Terminal.
  • You're welcome to send your last-minute letters to your family from CPT's Post Office. The airport's Post Office is after the Permit Office on the Ground Floor of Parkade 2. Postal services are available from 8 am to 4:30 pm from Thursdays to Tuesdays and from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm on Wednesdays.
  • US citizens are allowed to stay in Cape Town for up to 90 days visa-free. However, you must have a valid US passport with at least two blank pages.
  • Passengers arriving at CPT will be happy to know that the airport offers multiple charging stations throughout the airport. One such station is next to the food corner on Floor No. -1.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Cape Town

 
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Should never have had to go to Detroit from Orlando back to Tennessee!

6.0 GoodCynthia, Jun 2026
DTW - TYS
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Should never have had to go to Detroit from Orlando back to Tennessee!

Got rerouted from a straight flight from Orlando to Atlanta to Knoxville to a flight from Orlando to Detroit to Knoxville! Seriously!! Flight delay out of Detroit! Long day for what should have been a pretty easy travel day!

Two delays on two separate planes with parts they could not easily find and replace.

Checkin was good, fllight ws good. Onlly complaint is lack of foot on 6 hour flight from Seattle to Boston. Snacks were flimsy - chips and cookies. could have offered something more substantial for such a long flight. I know you can buy food in airport but for the price you pay for a ticket, they should step up for the passengers.

Only beverages were offered to first class and I thought the flight attendant could have also served the Delta Comfort as well instead of sitting down and staring at her phone and walking past all of us to the back of the plane to charge her phone more. There was a complete lack of turbulence and was safe enough for flights attendant to walk around in the front of the plane, collect trash and serve a few people water and turn off the seat belt light. Also didn’t enforce people putting their seats into the upright position and allowed two passengers to remain reclined during landing. They seemed out to lunch completely. Usually my experience on Delta is much better.

Long story short, it was one of the better flight experiences I've had in some time when compared with other airlines.

Flight was great! This flight from Atlanta was even better than when I paid for Comfort from SNA to Atlanta.

Connection flights should be spaced out farther because too close I missed my connection.

Definitely a southern flavor. Cordiality was evident even though no drinks or snacks were served.

On time! There were plenty of airport employees who were able to keep us moving in the right direction. The crew on the plane were professional.

Entertainment system is okay, flight attendants were ok. Leg space very narrow, I couldn’t get what I wanted to eat, dinner nor breakfast.

Excellent experience with business class area. Staff was attentive and food was amazing. Only one bathroom for business class which was logistically difficult for the staff while preparing meals. Need to offer fluids with meals. I did not get enough water to drink. But overall I rate it 5 star.

On time, great food, good drink selection! Only down was alcohol-free lounge. Lufthansa had a much better offering!

Be honest of what you sell: This was sold as Business Class on all three legs, while the JetBlue plane didn't even have business class seats, and wanted $164 for extra legroom seats.

Seat assignments for family traveling with 2 children. Loud crowd during sleep time

It was crowded… the bathrooms dirty and smelly. The seats have been made even smaller.

delayed to take off from detroit by 3 hours lost baggage in istanbul and now in venice without baggage

Seats were very tight with poor legroom - and I am average height. During the 12 hour flight, tiny paper cups of drinks we're only offered during the super and breakfast services, with the crew nowhere to be seen in between. One of the bathrooms was out of order, leading to long lines waiting to use the remaining two available to the economy class passengers.

short flight but we still got a very nice lunch and the crew did an excellent job in taking care of us

For that price on Business class, I expected to have the pod seats. These were configured as 2/3/2 and my seat mate talked half the flight with a friend across the isle, loudly. Very uncouth.

Our flight was delayed several Times due to mechanical issues. Although I understand this may happen at times, it was very inconvenient and we had to book a hotel for an overnight stay. We were traveling with my 3-yo grandson and waiting at the airport from noon until 6:30pm with no reassurance that our next rescheduled flight would depart, we had to decide what’s best for him. A day later, I found out that I may be able to demand compensation if my flight is delayed more than 4 hours. I will hav to read the fine print next time.

Flight cancelled instead of leaving Friday am now, maybe, leaving Sunday

The pilot had to extend the flight time from san antonio to Houston to burn off fuel. This caused a lot of unnecessary stress since we had a tight connection to Aruba. And with no other flights going to Aruba we were worried about spending a night in Houston. We had to to run to our connection because of the flight crews mistake. Not happy.

Service was professional and quick. Premium economy seat was comfortable given the class

one of the flight attendants on the Dallas to frankfurt leg was somewhat rude..

I'm a United 1K member and have ben for 10 years. The gate agent had no control over the boarding process and had us passengers queued for hours as delays were announced. On the plane, the overhead air nozzle was broken so col over was powering through on me and the passenger next to me. Not a great experience for a million miler on United. Feel free to contact me. Josh Smigel - DM426089

Like: departed and arrived on time. Unlike: Food options for purchase allways bad, 1 of 2 of the crew members not very friendly at all. Seats and leg room aweful. At this point I am thinking on switching to AA.

Over 5 hour delay with minimal updates or ability to standby for alternative flights. During boarding and 1 hr+ wait for takeoff, seats were drenched w water from air conditioning condensation and always leftover crumbs on carpet and seats

It was perfect! United Airlines staff was extremely caring, super friendly and professional

The staff was extremely helpful and friendly at all times! They went above and beyond to get us into an earlier flight in San Diego to make our connection in SFO possible, because our original flight did actually not make it! I did so much appreciate the UA team and how they made this possible. We also didn’t have seats together on the long flight to Singapore, but they found us seats together last moment with no additional cost! Nobody sat next to us, so that we were able to sleep! Thanks to UA for improving their service and Underpricer for booking this trip! Please be careful: 1,5 hrs for transfer in San Francisco might not be enough time in the future

Leave on time. We waited on the plane for hour hours and it was hot and smelly

Two hours delay, probably one hour because they didn’t bring catering and they had to bring water in board. There a change of aircraft. But delays galore at CLT so it must be a CLT and/or AA operation issue. The 1 hr additional delays because nobody could bring 2 packs of water sooner is probably the best example of this airline operates

Flight was delayed 5 hours. Initial reason for delay was 'maintenance' - which makes sense. Then, the additional 2 hours continued to say it was maintenance - when I know EWR had a 2 hour delay. AA did not say that. Additionally, when boarding, there was only one agent at the counter for a long time - until another came to help. After boarding, we had to wait another 45 minutes due to 'no catering'. So while we waited for catering, AA continued to board additional passengers - which seemed odd - and raised questions about what really was going on. I sat in First Class. During the flight, the flight crew allowed a significant number of non-First Class passengers to use the front bathroom - which created a very crowded environment in First Class which was uncomfortable. This also delayed First Class passengers from using the bathroom. Overall, horrible experience.

The Charleston, WV airport was cute. Very good staff and small enough to feel comfortable. The plane had more leg room than bigger planes. Much more comfortable.

Another uncoordinated American experience. Always surprises me at DFW for them of all places. Have to take this flight as there are no other good time options. We knew from the start that something was wrong, but the pilot wouldn't tell us. I just watched my Kayak app grow the delay by 10 minutes as it went to 3.5 hours. They were uncoordinated with maintenance (as maintenance, when finally arriving, knew within 15 minutes the plane wasn't going. No 'sorry' or 'this is what is going on' comment. The pilot seemed unfazed / didn't care about the process we were going through.

The seats. The seat in front of me was awful and when the guy sat down, it flew back and hit my head when I was putting my backpack under the seat, It didn't make for a pleasant experience,

Luggage did not make it onto my plane. Business seats were economy with empty row seat. Just horrible experience. Why would the company allow for transfers that don’t give employees enough time to transfer luggages??

I’ve got 31F seat and window seat . My 2 co passengers was AA crew members and they were very rude attitude and when I was going to use bathroom their gestures was very different and awkward and the guy beside me completely occupied the hand rest and I was really uncomfortable

The gate experience at LAX was abysmal (same for the arrival experience two days prior). Despite the LAX -> SAT schedule of two flights daily, our departure gate was at a smaller hub that we had to be bussed to from Terminal 4. Fortunately, I arrived at LAX extra early and had time to spare, but if I had not known, I might have missed my flight. I looked at the LAX airport map in the AA app and there was no indication of the additional boarding process. Lastly the gate area we were bussed to was crowded with limited food and beverage options. On flight, the fight attendant was hospitable and attentive, the flight was smooth, and AA's free (and working) wifi for AA members were all on the positive side.

It was so much better than expected, Ohare is not such a pleasant experience but American Airlines with the new, clean aeroplane and free Wi-Fi was outstanding and the crew so pleasant and helpful.

It's hard to tell where to plug in electronics, and the port on my seat didn't work. Their entertainment system was down. Vegetarian food options were tasty. Friendly, helpful flight attendants.

Boarding process was chaotic. Confusion over Boarding gates: gate 55 or gate 56 ???. Unnecessary standing in long lines to board. Better to call out Boarding groups one at a time and everyone else to sit. Airline only has 2 Boarding groups 1-3 and 4-9. That causes over crowding and chaos

Lady next to me was coughing profusely the entire flight, other lady moved seats because of it, 8 hours of that during an overnight flight is a bit much.

The flight was ok. The seats are so small. The free wifi for members was not an option on this flight. The one flight attendant, older woman with straight white/grey hair, was very rude. The gentleman next to me asked about the wifi since he was a member as well. He stated, accurately, that the option to enter the idea number was not available. Her response was, "I don't know what to tell you" and walked away from him. The rest of the staff was wonderful. I asked another flight attendant about the wifi, she said the free wifi was not enabled on that flight (true or not- at least she was friendly). It was also pretty dirty. When I opened the tray table it had mushed crumbs and there was a dirty used pair of ear buds in my seat pocket. Lastly the air vent above my head was working but stuck so I was unable to move it to face me when it got warm. I fly American often but this really was not a great flight.

My luggage was lost at the airport but American Airlines contacted me and got it to me the next day.

24 hour delays aren’t even heard in 3rd world countries with archaic transportation systems. I’m never flying American Airlines again.

3.5 hr delay leaving Pittsburgh, notifications for which were incomplete and untimely. Connecting flight was automatically switched to one requiring more than a 30 hour layover! After waiting in a long queue, customer service reduced layover to 11 hours and also set up an earlier standby. The standby had empty seats, but the gate agent couldn't change our tickets! On top of all that my luggage was lost and has yet to even be located, much less returned 5 (FIVE!) days later. Too bad there's no rating below poor.

Canceled flight late London to Florence. Help at airport very poor. Treated poorly. Had to sleep in the airport. Lost bags- still do not have them. Horrible. I should be reimbursed!

The seats are extra cramped if you are taller than 5’8! Spring for the extra legroom seats for sure if you have a long flight!

Very disappointed with British Airways. It has been over 24 hours and I still have not received my checked baggage or any proper update. Customer support has been unresponsive, making the situation even more frustrating. Poor baggage handling and lack of communication seriously impacted my travel experience.

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