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Cheapest round-trip
$1,116
Typical prices: $1,088-$1,476
Kenya Airways
Sun 9/20Mon 9/28
JFK - CPT • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$1,626
Typical prices: $1,473-$1,911
Egyptair, Austrian Airlines
Sat 9/19Sun 10/4
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

Sun, Sep 20 - Mon, Sep 28
Kenya Airways Logo
1:45 pm - 6:00 am
JFK
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CPT
34h 15m
1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
2:25 pm - 7:35 am
CPT
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JFK
23h 10m
2 stops
$1,116Kenya Airways
Wed, Nov 11 - Tue, Nov 24
Kenya Airways Logo
1:45 pm - 1:35 pm
JFK
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CPT
40h 50m
2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
2:25 pm - 6:35 am
CPT
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JFK
23h 10m
2 stops
$1,118Kenya Airways
Mon, Aug 10 - Thu, Aug 20
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:35 am - 2:10 pm
ATL
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CPT
21h 35m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
1:50 pm - 8:55 am
CPT
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ATL
25h 05m
2 stops
$1,248Ethiopian Air
Sun, Sep 20 - Thu, Oct 1
Turkish Airlines Logo
9:30 pm - 11:50 am
DFW
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CPT
31h 20m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
4:35 pm - 7:35 pm
CPT
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DFW
34h 00m
1 stop
$1,299Turkish Airlines
Sun, Aug 9 - Tue, Aug 25
Turkish Airlines Logo
9:30 pm - 11:50 am
DFW
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CPT
31h 20m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
4:35 pm - 7:35 pm
CPT
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DFW
34h 00m
1 stop
$1,300Turkish Airlines
Sun, Nov 1 - Wed, Nov 18
Ethiopian Air Logo
9:15 pm - 1:00 pm
EWR
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CPT
32h 45m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
3:25 pm - 7:10 pm
CPT
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EWR
34h 45m
2 stops
$1,377Ethiopian Air
Wed, Oct 21 - Fri, Oct 30
United Airlines Logo
7:29 pm - 3:20 pm
LGA
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CPT
37h 51m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
8:50 pm - 10:24 am
CPT
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LGA
19h 34m
1 stop
$1,632United Airlines
Sat, Oct 17 - Fri, Oct 30
Delta Logo
9:00 am - 5:50 pm
LGA
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CPT
26h 50m
1 stop
Delta Logo
12:30 am - 11:45 pm
CPT
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LGA
29h 15m
2 stops
$1,666Delta
Wed, Oct 21 - Fri, Oct 30
Delta Logo
5:00 pm - 5:50 am
LGA
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CPT
30h 50m
2 stops
Delta Logo
8:50 pm - 2:40 pm
CPT
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LGA
23h 50m
1 stop
$1,667Delta
Thu, Oct 1 - Fri, Oct 30
United Airlines Logo
10:25 am - 3:20 pm
LGA
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CPT
22h 55m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
8:50 pm - 1:49 pm
CPT
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LGA
22h 59m
1 stop
$1,676United Airlines
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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 $1,116 return. The most popular connection is from New York to Cape Town and KAYAK users have found round-trip deals for as low as $1,116 in the last 5 days.

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 $1,556. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where round-trip prices are $1,846 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 $1,361 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 $2,448 and $2,093 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 $1,592 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 $1,592.

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 Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport $1,831 round-trip, from Newark Airport $1,880 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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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 seasonOctober
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Best time to beat the crowds with an average 3% drop in price.
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Flight from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Cape Town

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 $1,116 return. The most popular connection is from New York to Cape Town and KAYAK users have found round-trip deals for as low as $1,116 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 $1,720. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $1,112 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 $1,491, from Atlanta $2,953, 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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DeltaOverall score based on 8424 reviews
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Very good flight. Crew was great. No issues and we even arrived early.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jun 2026
SAN - DTW
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Very good flight. Crew was great. No issues and we even arrived early.

The flights are constantly late anymore, and they won't even give you a glass of water on the plane. For years, they were able to do a service on this flight from Atlanta to Knoxville and Knoxville Atlanta now they say it's too short of a flight. You can't even get a quick drink of water.

Flight got canceled 4 times, missed my connecting flight due to delays, have to wait to go home tomorrow

Third flight in two months where the crew was not there. Comfort seating does not guarantee overhead bin space. Passengers with children are allowed on the plane first - if you are flying to and from Orlando, this means half the plane has boarded before you get on. And somehow all the bin space is taken up. 3 out of 5 flights have had issues with equipment or procedure. Some of these instances caused the flight to be delayed because of a "nuisance" light. One time it was a bag that had been brought on board but did not belong to anyone so we had to return to the gate. Last night we were told the "AC" on the plane doesn't work well and we're 10th for take off- because the crew was late - and that it will get cool when we're in the air. Not sure if this is usual, but I didn't think flight crew could jump seat in first class. Movie and TV selection has not been refreshed for several months- flying one to two round trips each month easily exhausts the list of content.

Great experience nice pilot very soft and easy landing and take off

We sat on the runway for over an hour before departure. That was unwelcome.

Horrible. Faucet in sink not working, wifi not working. Didn’t bring food or snacks

Flight was delayed before take off and at landing. Baggage took 20 minutes. Flight crew would not serve full soft drink and had to ask multiple times before receiving water.

From checking to boarding, it was a seamless experience. The service agents were so helpful. The flight crew was so pleasant.

Gate agent showed up 20 minutes before boarding and was not at all friendly. Had to take this flight due to the one on the day before being cancelled and any later options were already full with long standby lists. Despite having paid for Delta Comfort seats, Delta did not allow me (or anyone) to choose their seat. The agent assigned them for everyone just prior to boarding. Self seat selection was allowed on the original flight. Flight staff was great - very friendly.

I flew Business with my daughter and son. The service, friendliness of the staff and the comfort of the fully flat beds were phenomenal. Would definitely fly Turkish again soon.

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

Lost one piece of luggage even though I checked in 2.5 hours before the flight

It was Swiss. Our kosher meals were literally frozen solid and therefore inedible, and the crew didnt care.

For the expense of first class, the seats could have been nicer and higher tier snacks would have been nice.

The boarding process on the departure from LA was rather slow even though I was in Group 1. For first class, I was not expecting to have to pay for Wi-fi but I did and then the wi-fi was spotty. The entree was surprisingly good and so that was a pleasant surprise. However, once I got to Houston, it was terrible. Unfortunately there was bad weather but the constant gate changes for my connecting flight was difficult to manage due to having to navigate back and forth between different terminals.

We used Kayak to reserve our tickets and specifically checked the luggage option which was a more expensive option. When we arrived at the terminal we had to pay an extra $90 per suitcase for the three passengers. This has been a pattern for the past 3 years. Why charge for a more expensive luggage option, and the ticket price not include luggage?

They delayed the flight 3 hours because it wasn't full they moved us to 5 different gates probably the worst airline ever not even spirit is this bad.

Very easy ! Use the kiosk and bag drop and right to security within 10 min

Checking bag at terminal was horrible. No agents to check us in and only 1 kiosk working. Boarding went ok. Crew onboard was very scattered rained. Missed our row while serving and then didn’t see them hardly again.

Crew was amazing, takeoff wonderful. The bathroom was disgusting from before takeoff the odor made the flight uncomfortable as you could smell the bathroom from the center of the plane where we were sitting. Smelled like raw sewage. My daughter was throwing up as we landed due to the smell and horrible turbulence as we approached Newark.

Airline tickets are not cheap. You expect reliable competent service. Thanks to canceled flights and botched transfers we arrived at our destination two days late. This is not acceptable

Hydraulic leak caused the flight to be cancelled. Auto system scheduled us on a 3 am flight. Wevhsedvrebook on the app and hit schedules later in the afternoon. Our luggage per gate and ticket agent would be rescanned and put in our new flight. Did not happen. Our luggage stayed in hsv. Baggage claim in wash dc unable to help. We filed a claim. Several emails about our luggage were in conflict with one another. Called as baggage and was on hold 30 minutes. Oscar said one of 2 was out fir delivery then cancelled. About 45 minutes later both pieces were delivered. Their system is suspect

I was not clear if food was offered or not.

Because I bought my ticket from Underpricer, I could not check in online. I could only check in at the airport and that was deeply frustrating because I had to arrive very early. The flight also departed 45 min late and passengers were given no explanations about why we were delayed. I was worried I would miss my connecting flight. Once on board, however, the flight was fine.

Absolutely terrible. They boarded the plane, supposedly realized they didn't refuel the plane or load the luggage so we sat as the gate inside the plane for over 2 hours while they supposedly did things that should have been done before having passengers board the planem

Flight cancelled. Twice. And no communication. No gate agent. Went past boarding time and had to go and see email from AA. Airport communication was bad

I love the e fact that the staff communicated swiftly when my flight was delayed and gate number changed

It was awful. The communication between corporate and the crew on the ground left more to be desired. The crew even said that Corporate was waiting on answers because they themselves didn't know. Every hour, there was a new excuse. I also understood that passengers were angry, but the crew should have done a better job at crowd control. There was a racial exchange between passengers that could've been avoided has the crew acted sooner.

Delayed and horrible communication and sat on flight for an hour before taking off

Flight was delayed three times and we had an international connecting flight which we would’ve missed but AA manage to find us a flight that allowed us to catch and we made our international flight. However, due to the flight change, I’m in Amman, Jordan missing all 4 bags. It’s been a nightmare. Been waiting since June 17 and today is June 20th. Still without luggage. Customer service wait times are two hours and I get disconnected while waiting. I’ll update when/if my luggage arrives. Every day is costing money in a hotel in Amman. I can’t continue my trip to Palestine until the luggage arrives. Then, I will be updating my review.

They did not offer coffee on a 7am flight…awful!!

Thanks to a delay of an hour of my flight to Philadelphia on American Airlines I missed my connecting flight to Amsterdam. On arrival at Philadelphia he crew on the delayed flight did not ask the passengers to let connecting passengers get off first and I arrived a few minutes after boarding was closed at the original time for the flight to AMS, this despite the fact that I had received a message from American Airlines that departure was delayed by 25 minutes. Overall very poor service, no effort from the part of American Airlines to accommodate the passenger, just rebook the flight for the next day.

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!

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