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Typical prices: $71-$177
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ONT - SFO • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights to San Francisco

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

Sat, Sep 5 - Mon, Sep 7
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8:48 am - 10:15 am
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9:33 am - 11:02 am
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ONT
1h 29mnonstop
$97Frontier
Thu, Jul 23 - Sat, Jul 25
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7:07 pm - 8:45 pm
LAX
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1h 38mnonstop
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8:23 pm - 9:59 pm
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LAX
1h 36mnonstop
$99Frontier
Sat, Jul 25 - Wed, Jul 29
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1:50 pm - 3:15 pm
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1h 25mnonstop
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9:00 pm - 10:37 pm
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ONT
1h 37mnonstop
$117United Airlines
Sat, Aug 15 - Mon, Aug 17
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5:56 pm - 8:12 pm
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2h 16mnonstop
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6:03 am - 8:13 am
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2h 10mnonstop
$171Alaska Airlines
Sat, Aug 15 - Mon, Aug 17
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2h 16mnonstop
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9:00 am - 11:15 am
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2h 15mnonstop
$172Alaska Airlines
Wed, Jul 22 - Tue, Jul 28
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3:05 pm - 9:05 pm
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8:55 am - 4:50 pm
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SEA
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$177Southwest
Wed, Jul 22 - Tue, Jul 28
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3:05 pm - 10:35 pm
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7h 30m
1 stop
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5:20 pm - 12:45 am
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7h 25m
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$178Southwest
Tue, Jul 21 - Wed, Jul 22
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2h 20mnonstop
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10:59 pm - 1:29 am
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2h 30mnonstop
$179United Airlines
Fri, Aug 21 - Sun, Aug 30
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6:00 am - 9:23 am
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6h 23mnonstop
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11:40 pm - 10:30 am
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$333American Airlines
Sat, Sep 5 - Wed, Sep 9
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9:30 pm - 12:59 am
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9:29 am - 8:30 pm
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8h 01m
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$335American Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to San Francisco

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

What is the cheapest flight to San Francisco?

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 San Francisco was found on the route from Ontario, at $97 return. The most popular connection is from New York to San Francisco and KAYAK users have found round-trip deals for as low as $328 in the last 5 days.

How much is a flight to San Francisco?

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

A flight to San Francisco costs $404 on average. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $28 and departed from Ontario. The most popular routes on KAYAK are Los Angeles to San Francisco which costs $291 on average, and Boston to San Francisco, which costs $504 on average.

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What is the cheapest day to fly to San Francisco?

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

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to San Francisco is Friday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $381. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Monday, where round-trip prices are $638 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly to San Francisco?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights to San Francisco, 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 San Francisco is September, where tickets cost $302 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and March, where the average cost of tickets from the United States is $435 and $390 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is September with an average price of $192.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to San Francisco?

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

The cheapest time of day to fly to San Francisco is generally at night, when round-trip flights cost $446 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to San Francisco is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $536.

What is a good deal for flights to San Francisco?

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to San Francisco, 25% of our users found tickets to San Francisco for the following prices or less: From Provo $152 round-trip, from Salt Lake City $178 round-trip, from Los Angeles $186 round-trip.

How far in advance should I book a flight to San Francisco?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to San Francisco, 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 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 41% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJanuary
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Best time to beat the crowds with an average 9% drop in price.
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Flights to San Francisco: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew to San Francisco 
ManishFlew with Air New Zealand
RDU
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SFO
Apr 2026
Long haul so make sure to get up and move around a bit.
AgustinFlew with United Airlines
IAH
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SFO
Feb 2026
Arrive early for your flight so you’re not rushing. And have plenty of patience with other people that are impatient.
BeverlyFlew with JetBlue
JFK
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SFO
Dec 2025
Wear support socks which helps when you sit for a long time.
LindseyFlew with SWISS
SAN
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SFO
Dec 2025
Ready for weather delays of wind in SFO, which happens often. Keep that in consideration when planning an additional leg of a trip after it from SFO.
Verified travelerFlew with United Airlines
ONT
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SFO
Feb 2026
1 hr is doable if you're transferring at sfo but probably just get something to go food wise
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska Airlines
BOI
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SFO
Feb 2026
Dont wear all your clothes its not worth the discomfort to save on a checked bag.
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska Airlines
EWR
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SFO
Dec 2025
Bring your own food and in flight activity since they don’t supply any.
GeraldFlew with Delta
BOS
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SFO
Mar 2025
Book a flight early in the morning. The plane & crew will have arrived the previous night
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska Airlines
PDX
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SFO
May 2025
My mom told me prior to boarding an airplane I should empty my bladder. As I age, that advice becomes more sage.
LuisFlew with Delta
JFK
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SFO
Mar 2025
It’s a long flight, come prepared to either watch movies, read or sleep.
RobertFlew with United Airlines
SEA
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SFO
Mar 2025
If you’re picking up a rental car it’s not very clear that you have to take the train. Signage can be improved at SFO.
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska Airlines
LAX
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SFO
Jan 2025
Bring water and snacks with shorter flights as some routes will not offer it.
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska Airlines
DCA
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SFO
Jan 2025
Reserve your plane seat & bring something to eat in the plane.
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska Airlines
MCO
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SFO
Nov 2024
Use their app, it’s great & they notify boarding, etc
CongFlew with United Airlines
SNA
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SFO
Nov 2024
Nothing really, being clothes that are easily taken off like shoes at the security will always save time
PhallyFlew with Alaska Airlines
IAD
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SFO
Oct 2024
Don't take too much stuff. Make sure to have the necessary documents or boarding pass ready.
PaulaFlew with Alaska Airlines
BOS
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SFO
Jul 2024
Get your boarding pass online and save it to your wallet App on the iPhone. Makes it so easy
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska Airlines
JFK
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SFO
Jun 2024
SFO is one of the most convenient and pleasant airports. When flying Alaska Air make sure to bring your food and a larger water bottle that usual (you get only two drink services (one small cup each) for a 6 hour flight.
VyomaFlew with Alaska Airlines
SAN
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Jun 2024
Be sure to read the signs, i have heard it's confusing for connecting flights if you don't follow the directions.
NoamFlew with Alaska Airlines
IAD
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Aug 2024
Flying to the Ronald Reagan airport is closer and faster to D.C. than the Dulles airport.
KathyFlew with United Airlines
RDD
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SFO
Jun 2024
Realize it’s a smaller plane and you will probably have to green tag any carry on.
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska Airlines
LAX
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SFO
Jul 2024
Bring a sweater, just incase other people's ac makes you cool.
DeniseFlew with Alaska Airlines
IAD
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SFO
May 2024
Bring your own device. No screens on the seatbacks.
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska Airlines
LAX
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SFO
May 2024
Please be prepared to check in your luggage even if there is available space in the overhead bins. Despite the availability of space, Alaska Airlines employees refused to allow us to bring our bags onto the plane and insisted that we check them in.

FAQs - booking San Francisco flights

  • What child-friendly features and amenities does SFO have available?

    SFO has multiple “Kids’ Spots” throughout the terminals that provide a fun and interactive space for children prior to their flights. There are also self-guided tours in the International Terminal and in Terminals 2 and 3.

  • How far away is the San Francisco International Airport from the city?

    San Francisco International airport is around 21 miles away from the city. It takes about 30 minutes to get into the city on the BART and costs around $10. A taxi from the airport to downtown will take between 25 and 35 minutes and will cost roughly $40. Shuttle buses from the airport to the city are also available and tend to be a bit slower than taxis as they have to make multiple stops, so expect to be on there around 40 minutes. Tickets will range between $15 and $25.

  • What to do in San Francisco International Airport?

    SFO’s Aviation Museum & Library is a great option for travelers who have some downtime to spend at the airport. Open from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and located in the International Terminal pre-security, it is a great educational experience for the whole family.

  • Are there any other airports nearby SFO?

    The Oakland International Airport connects directly via BART to SFO and is a great alternative option for flying into the Bay Area. Slightly to south, you will also find the San Jose International Airport, which is easily reached by shuttle bus from SFO.

  • Do hotels in San Francisco offer shuttle service from San Francisco International Airport?

    Dozens of hotels offer complimentary shuttle services to and from SFO. The shuttle buses can be found in the Hotel Courtesy Shuttle Zones at each terminal. Phones to contact participating hotels are located at each zone.

  • What are the accessible services available at San Francisco International Airport?

    SFO is an accessible airport. It is committed to ensuring that all facilities, programs, and services are accessible to every traveler. Parking for special needs passengers is available in the disabled parking stalls close to the terminals. SFO offers TTY telephones, accessible via credit card and cash. The phones are available on the Departures and Arrivals Levels of Terminal 1, Terminal 3, and International Terminal. Wheelchair assistance services are offered by the airlines at the terminal check-ins and curbside in Terminals 1, 2, and 3.

  • Is there a business center at San Francisco International Airport?

    If you’re a business traveler, take advantage of the onsite business center at SFO. The building, located at 575 North McDonnell Road, is the new home for Airport Commission employees working in Information Technology and Telecommunications (ITT), Aviation Management, Parking Management, Revenue Development and Management, Finance, and Accounting.

  • How can I get around San Francisco International Airport?

    SFO's AirTrain offers transit within the airport. It operates 24/7 and has station departures every 4min. Two lines, The Blue Line and the Red Line, are operational. The Red Line links all the terminal garages, terminals, Grand Hyatt at SFO, and the BART station. On the other hand, the Blue Line links the Rental Car Center, the Grand Hyatt at SFO, the BART Station, and Long-Term Parking.

  • Which rental car companies are available at San Francisco International Airport?

    If you’re looking to drive yourself around San Francisco, you will be happy to learn that the airport has a rental car center. To get to the Rental Car Facility, take the AirTrain Blue Line. The following agencies offer onsite rental car services at FLL: Alamo, Avis, Dollar, Budget, Sixt, Hertz, Thrifty, Enterprise, and National.

  • What is the cheapest flight to San Francisco?

    In the last 5 days, the cheapest flight deal to San Francisco was found on the route from Ontario, at $97 return. The most popular connection is from New York to San Francisco and KAYAK users have found round-trip deals for as low as $328 in the last 5 days.

  • How far is San Francisco Airport from central San Francisco?

    Central San Francisco is 11 miles away from San Francisco Airport.

  • What is the name of San Francisco’s airport?

    There is only 1 airport in San Francisco, called San Francisco Airport (SFO). It can also be referred to as San Francisco or San Francisco Intl.

  • How much is a flight to San Francisco?

    On average, a flight to San Francisco costs $404. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $28 and departed from Ontario Airport.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to San Francisco?

    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 San Francisco.

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

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

    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 Francisco 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 San Francisco?

    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 Francisco 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 San Francisco

  • Looking for cheap airfare to San Francisco? 25% of our users found round-trip tickets to San Francisco for the following prices or less: From Chicago O'Hare Intl $923, from San Diego $1,184, from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl $1,562
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest San Francisco flight deals.
  • Active members of the US military and their families are welcome to use SFO's USO Center. It is located on the Mezzanine Level of the Harvey Milk Terminal 1 and operates daily from 7:00am to 8:00pm. The USO Center offers a Gaming lounge, computer stations, resting zones, family rooms, drinks, and snacks.
  • Need to center yourself before or after your flight to San Francisco? The Berman Reflection Room in the pre-security area of the International Terminal is there for you. It is open daily from 6:30am to 11:30pm.
  • Freshen Up!, located in the International Terminal, offers a variety of services, such as showers, ironing facilities and nap rooms. So if you need to clean up a bit before you head out into the city, this is the perfect place for you. Wash away your frustrations starting at $30, their personable staff will make you feel right at home
  • If you are taking your furry companion with you on your flight to San Francisco, SFO has both pre-security and post-security animal relief areas that are open 24 hours daily. The animal relief areas offer a variety of amenities, including water bowls, paper towels and bags.
  • Wish you could have taken your pet with you? Don’t worry if you need a little love from a furry friend, because the Wag Brigade is there for you in Terminal 3. The Wag Brigade is a troop of service dogs and their handlers who are there to help you decompress and relax before or after your flight. The Wag Brigade is available Monday to Friday and can be found around the check-in counters and the boarding area, just look for the vests reading “Pet me!”
  • The easiest way to get into San Francisco from SFO is to take the BART (Bay Area Rapid Transport) straight from the airport to your final destination. The San Francisco International Airport station is located in Terminal 3 and is a short AirTrain ride from the other terminals. Trains arrive every 15 minutes and it takes around 30 minutes to get from the airport to the downtown area. A one-way ticket from the airport to downtown costs around $10.
  • Wells Fargo runs ATMs at San Francisco International Airport (SFO). In Terminal 1, the ATMs are near Gate 42 in the Boarding Area C and Gate 24 on the Arrivals Level. The ATMs in Terminal 2 are near Gate 59B in the Boarding Area D.
  • The Grand Hyatt at SFO is conveniently located at the airport entrance. It is easily accessible from all the terminals by the road or the Air Train. The hotel features soundproof guest rooms, banquet facilities, a fitness center, and culinary services.
  • SFO Medical Clinic is located on the Departures Level of the International Terminal Main Hall Departures/Ticketing Level (pre-security). Operating hours would be 8:30am to 5:00pm. Closed on weekends and holidays. It offers travel medicine, occupational health services, immigration physicals, and urgent care.
  • Gadget-totting passengers traveling through SFO will be happy to learn that they can charge their devices for free at the airport’s workstations. The stations are located Pre and Post security in the International Terminal Main Hall.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to San Francisco

 
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Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 12593 reviews
7.0Entertainment
8.5Crew
8.1Boarding
7.0Food
7.8Comfort
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I was very surprised that at the Seattle airport, Alaska's main hub, that the gates were very small and very close together, and it was very hard to discourage between my flight, and the flight next to us going to Boise and the flight next to that going to Denver. Denver. The audio for all three Gates was at the same level, and almost impossible to differentiate unless they actually said their flight number and location. Location. People tried to get on our plane, before they were ready, because they were confused about the Denver announcements. We were on a Boeing 737- 800 00, that must have recently been redone. It actually had USB--c ports which really surprised me. The Apu was out on the plane, so when we got on it was very very hot. A lot of people were complaining. The gate agents were very professional, but it was a lot going on and even though there were two of them, I think they could have used another person to help them. Mandy was particularly helpful in getting me a window seat. Flight crew was up to the usual Alaska airline standard, which is very high. Can we please get another snack then garlic pretzels? It would also be nice, if they knew ahead that the flight was full, to offer to let us check in our bags for free at baggage check, and not at the gate!

8.0 ExcellentWilliam Drew, Jun 2026
SEA - SFO
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I was very surprised that at the Seattle airport, Alaska's main hub, that the gates were very small and very close together, and it was very hard to discourage between my flight, and the flight next to us going to Boise and the flight next to that going to Denver. Denver. The audio for all three Gates was at the same level, and almost impossible to differentiate unless they actually said their flight number and location. Location. People tried to get on our plane, before they were ready, because they were confused about the Denver announcements. We were on a Boeing 737- 800 00, that must have recently been redone. It actually had USB--c ports which really surprised me. The Apu was out on the plane, so when we got on it was very very hot. A lot of people were complaining. The gate agents were very professional, but it was a lot going on and even though there were two of them, I think they could have used another person to help them. Mandy was particularly helpful in getting me a window seat. Flight crew was up to the usual Alaska airline standard, which is very high. Can we please get another snack then garlic pretzels? It would also be nice, if they knew ahead that the flight was full, to offer to let us check in our bags for free at baggage check, and not at the gate!

Terrible experience with an extremely obese passenger seated directly behind me - who snored and gagged so loudly, even throughout takeoff, that no one within ten rows could have gotten any rest even with earplugs! I get that this poor person has a serious health issue, and that Alaska (maybe) had no way to prepare in advance (though he did occupy two seats). Still there must be a way to take a six-hour flight without feeling like I'm next to a roaring grizzly bear.

It might not have been their fault, but there was a two hour delay due to weather. Then we boarded and were about to leave when they said there were more problems at the destination, took us back to the gate where we had to fully deplane. But then five minutes later, they said everything was fine and to get back on the plane. This was the part that pissed everybody off.

The check-in crew for Alaska was rude, unhelpful, and the opposite of customer-centric. We arrived 50 minutes before our flight and were told it was too late to check baggage. When I asked what the cutoff was, the agent started speaking in codes “D50” and yelling to their manager who also spoke in codes. They then tried to speak to me using these codes and all I wanted to know was the time of the cutoff, which they would not — or could not — articulate. They booked me and my family on the next flight while smirking.

Generally Good. Outbound flight was marred by a continuously s creaming baby. Fortunately the flight was only 90 mins long it would be nice if people traveling with small childres could be centered in one part of the plane. Also, you need to adapt your servey to include a "not applicable " option for things like food and entertainment, which are not offered on shorter flights. I fily Alaska by choice as given all the cirumstances, I fel\el you do a good job.

i canceled my flight from SEA to SFO, SNA to SEA and received full refund from Alaska Airlines. i am pleased with the customer service.

i canceled my return flight package with Alaska Airlines. Customer Service was excellent and assisted me to cancelled both of our reservations and returned the payment in full. that is excellent service and understanding and empathy of the customers' needs. i like Alaska Airlines and recommend AS to everyone.

Representatives both at the gate and on the plane have zero interest in helping you! It’s really unfortunate…

I was in economy class and there was plenty of leg room. New interior which was nice and they served various kinds of chips and sodas on the red eye. You couldn't get a bottle of water but they instead served it in a medium paper cup from a reinforced structured paper container, environmental friendly.

Great experience, staff and crew were very professional, friendly and helpful!

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

Everything went smoothly, although the usual gripes about airline travel were still present: the boarding process is inefficient, the snack selection is limited, and so on. Since there was extra space on the flight, the gate agent rearranged many people's seats to put people on the aisles and windows, leaving the middle seats empty, as much as possible, which was pretty great.

One of the flight attendants was a little cranky. I appreciated the free wifi and plug to charge my laptop

WiFi didn’t work most of the time. The usb chargers would work only occasionally for 5 mins and wouldn’t charge after that. Had to keep trying repeatedly at each of the seats in the row.

Generally on time departures and arrivals, clean planes, sky miles membership provides great benefits (complimentary upgrades, etc).

my mom urmila patel needed a wheelchair which was not available on the curbside. she needed to walk almost 50 meters inside (at the risk of falling) and then had to wait in line to get a wheelchair (this is not ok). Once obtained she had to seat in it for 30-45 minutes for someone to take her in thru the checkin process (which was fairly smooth and easy). the lady who helped her with her checkin process was very courteous and helpful

I usually get upgraded so my experience is usually amazing. I did not get upgraded this time - which was fine - but the wifi had issues, the monitors were going in & out, & (though not Delta's fault) one of the gentlemen next to me desperately needed a shower.

I really liked the legroom. I am 6’4”.a at For some reason our seats were not together and using the app to fix it didn’t work. Passengers were nice enough to move for us but you should absolutely ensure a parent sits with their child.

Staff were friendly and happy. Delta could make sure passengers that don't have the app know of changes. Without Kayak I would not have known about the change of gate or the delay. Kayak was faster to notify me.

They changed planes and the new plane couldn’t carry enough fuel to fly across the country so we had to stop in Kansas City to refuel. Flight was delayed .

This was an overnight flight, and in the morning they did know coffee service. How you can throw passengers in a San Francisco airport at 5:40 a.m. in the morning and not giving them Coffee is a crime.

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.

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

Seat pitch is horrible especially on the 15 hour flight. Gate crew at SFO was Outstanding. The flight crew was also great.

6 1/2 hours from Tampa to SFO on a Boeing 737. Cramped. No Service. No real food. One pass for coffee at the beginning and a second pass THREE hours later. And check-in in Tampa was nasty even by United standards. And I am at almost TWO million miles on United. It's a non-stop. But terrible service.

First class ticket gets you no seat back entertainment? I have to bring my own laptop to see a movie? And most of their movies have ADS? No thank you. Worse: Tiny snacks only on a 2 hr flight?

Late plane. Only one crew on the ground so we b had to wait for Denver flight to come in, board, and depart. At 78 yrs of age I was not pleased trying to get my connection. What really made me angry was the notification you sent me to hurry up or I would miss my connection. Why tell me to hurry up when you got me in late. It was not a good way of treating customers.

No complaints other than luggage carousel was incorrectly guiding passengers to the wrong carousel on the screen.

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

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

Was put into a seat right behind the toilet that had no entertainment possible but did have plenty of leg room over noisy part of plane.

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

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.

Great. Quick and quiet and east. The breakfast choices were a welcome surprise!

This was a horrible experience. For a first class experience, my chair was held together by 3M tape - and I have a photo. The crew weren’t very attentive, somewhat dismissive and forgot my drink and snack, the chair reclined about 3 inches on a 6-hour cross country flight. I was also not informed that there was no lounge available in Newark airport because of renovations, so all around this was one of the worst experiences and I would actively avoid both American and Alaska Air going forward.

Long 5 hour and 45 min flight and only one drink service and cookie snack

Extraordinary service in business class, and very good breakfast and snacks. A really lovely flight.

This flight didn’t happen because AA agents didn’t let us board the flight

We boarded after several delays due to mechanical failure and a gate change. The seat cushion in the exit row was very compressed and offered no cushion, making the four-hour journey reasonably uncomfortable. The WiFi worked for a few people, but for most, it did not, and you cannot get entertainment unless you can connect—American Airlines flights do not have seatback screens, and you must use your mobile phone.

For coast to coast travel the A321 and even the NEO, even in first class will never be excellent. That would take a B787 or 777 to accomplish.

Charges unexpected. For seat that didnt recline. Please reverse extra seat and carryon charge. Bad business that is a bait and switch.

I couldn’t check in because the app didn’t work. It took 3 Frontier employees at the counter to get me checked in. Flight left 3 hours after departure time

Horrible! The short distance flight ended up taking 5 hrs! There was a 3 hr delay for the flight to take off and there was a 70 min wait on the tarmac for some bogus reason that the pilot said the gate he was supposed to board was taken up. After a 30 min wait he said the plane that was supposed to push out of the gate called a medical emergency and 40 min later he ended up boarding another gate. For the initial 3 hr delay there was no information/alert about the gate or delay in the app or the boards up until the boarding time and even beyond! Had to walk all the way to the end of the terminal to find the frontier staff to ask what was going on. Avoid this airline at all costs! If you have carryon bags or checked bags , their prices come equivalent to the prices of more reliable airlines. They are the worst in timeliness at 60% (reported as delayed) this year (check the data) by a high margin even compared to the second worst airline. If you are ok with having a miserable flight experience with the odds close to flip of a coin, feel free to try them. If you value your time , money and flying experience, stay away.

Our flight was delayed by four hours without notice, the app for getting my boarding pass is super confusing, and I wasn’t able to check a suitcase without paying for a higher cost package

First the gate was a total nightmare-no chairs anywhere! So over crowded and only one bathroom and nightmare of food service - took forever and NOT one place to sit. No inflight entertainment and had to pay 60.00 for a small carry on. I will never fly Frontier again!

Flight was 3 hours late leaving. Poor communication from the staff about delays. Impossible to get in touch with customer service (by design). And it actually didn't come out to be much cheaper than a non-budget airline! Not worth the headache, I'm never flying Frontier again

See my previous comment which is mostly about our flight from Phoenix to SFO

The check in at the airport was awful. Told I need to pay for a bag. The item was taken at screening. I went back to get my $ back and they gave me a coupon with a QR code that doesn’t work. Worst costumer service ever!!!!!

4 hour delay because they used our aircraft to fly a different segment (per the captain)

absolutely horrific. delayed flights, overbooking. over charging. nightmare service beyond words. stay away.

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