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Cheapest round-trip
$97
Typical prices: $144-$334
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LAX - SJC • Non-stop
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Typical prices: $94-$226
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Thu 8/20
LAX - SJC • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights to San Jose

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights to San Jose 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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Mon, Aug 31 - Thu, Sep 3
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6:02 pm - 7:19 pm
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8:14 pm - 9:39 pm
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LAX
1h 25mnonstop
$97Frontier
Sat, Aug 29 - Mon, Aug 31
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10:44 am - 12:02 pm
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1h 18mnonstop
Frontier Logo
8:14 pm - 9:39 pm
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LAX
1h 25mnonstop
$101Frontier
Tue, Jul 28 - Tue, Aug 4
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5:45 pm - 7:00 pm
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1h 15mnonstop
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5:05 pm - 6:25 pm
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1h 20mnonstop
$117Southwest
Tue, Aug 11 - Tue, Aug 18
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4:45 pm - 8:05 pm
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3h 20m
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7:15 am - 8:30 am
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1h 15mnonstop
$123Southwest
Sat, Oct 17 - Sat, Oct 17
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7:15 am - 9:41 am
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2h 26mnonstop
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1:29 pm - 3:44 pm
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SEA
2h 15mnonstop
$152Alaska Airlines
Sat, Aug 22 - Tue, Aug 25
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8:30 pm - 10:50 pm
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2h 20mnonstop
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8:53 pm - 11:19 pm
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SEA
2h 26mnonstop
$157Delta
Tue, Sep 29 - Thu, Oct 1
Alaska Airlines Logo
5:46 pm - 8:00 pm
SEA
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2h 14mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
8:02 am - 10:19 am
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SEA
2h 17mnonstop
$166Alaska Airlines
Tue, Jul 21 - Tue, Jul 28
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2:42 pm - 10:13 pm
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9h 31m
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2:59 pm - 11:18 pm
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6h 19m
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$257Delta
Tue, Aug 18 - Tue, Aug 25
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1:20 pm - 6:33 pm
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5h 13m
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12:42 pm - 6:45 pm
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6h 03m
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$269American Airlines
Wed, Sep 23 - Sat, Sep 26
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6:30 am - 1:38 pm
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10h 08m
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6:00 am - 7:15 pm
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$323American Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to San Jose

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

What is the cheapest flight to San Jose?

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 Jose was found on the route from Los Angeles, at $97 return. The most popular connection is from Seattle to San Jose and KAYAK users have found round-trip deals for as low as $152 in the last 5 days.

How much is a flight to San Jose?

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

A flight to San Jose costs $316 on average. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $44 and departed from Los Angeles. The most popular routes on KAYAK are Los Angeles to San Jose which costs $279 on average, and Seattle to San Jose, which costs $278 on average.

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What is the cheapest day to fly to San Jose?

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

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to San Jose is Friday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $295. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Monday, where round-trip prices are $440 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly to San Jose?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights to San Jose, 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 Jose is August, where tickets cost $305 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and December, where the average cost of tickets from the United States is $429 and $428 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is September with an average price of $188.

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

The average price for all round-trip flights to San Jose 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 Jose is generally in the morning, when round-trip flights cost $1,182 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to San Jose is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,182.

What is a good deal for flights to San Jose?

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to San Jose, 25% of our users found tickets to San Jose for the following prices or less: From Los Angeles $157 round-trip, from San Diego $213 round-trip, from Salt Lake City $238 round-trip.

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FAQs - booking San Jose flights

  • Does Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport have any pet relief zones?

    If you are traveling with a pet or service animal, don't forget to bring them to the relief zone found between Concourses A and B of Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport. With grass, complimentary waste disposal bags, running water, and trash cans, this zone is an ideal place for your furry friend to get some fresh air.

  • Does Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport have a military lounge?

    If you or someone you are traveling with is in the military, go to the USO Lounge, located between Terminals A and B of Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport. In this lounge, travelers have access to high-speed WiFi, televisions, snacks, and workstations, all at no cost.

  • Is there anywhere to smoke inside of Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport?

    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport is a smoke-free zone, which means that you will not find any smoking rooms inside of the airport's terminals. To have a cigarette, you will instead have to exit security and smoke away from the main doors of the Arrivals terminal.

  • Which hotels have free shuttles to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport?

    The Biltmore Hotel and Suites Santa Clara Hotel is a casual choice with a free shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport and is only a 6m drive from the popular California's Great America theme park. For travelers interested in a budget-friendly hotel, select the La Quinta Inn & Suites San Jose Airport, which also has a free shuttle and is a 12m drive from the Santa Clara Convention Center.

  • Does SJC have lounges?

    There are two lounges called The Club at SJC, both of them located in Terminal A. one of them is by Gate A8 and the other by Gate A15. Day passes can be booked online for a place to unwind and relax and catch some spectacular views of the area while you wait for your flight.

  • Where is the best place to eat at SJC Airport?

    The best places to eat in SJC depend on whether you are in a hurry or have more time to spare. For the former, you can grab a coffee and pastry from a Starbucks located in either Terminal (by Gates 6 and 13 in Terminal 1 or Gates 22 and 25 in Terminal 2) or a bagel from Einstein’s Broos by Gate 10 in Terminal A. For the latter, we recommend any meal at Beer Union if you are in Terminal A (by Gate 14) or Smashburger in Terminal B (by Gate 22) for a burger and shake.

  • What is the best means of transport to and from SCJ Airport to San Francisco?

    The Caltrain is the best public transport option to get from SJC to San Francisco, avoiding traffic and expensive rideshares to the main city which is just 33 miles away. However, the fastest way to get to San Francisco if you have limited time is by driving, either by renting a car or via rideshare. A third option is the airport shuttle, but this option needs to be booked ahead of time.

  • Which cities does SJC serve?

    If you are trying to go to San Francisco, SJC is a great, sometimes cheaper option than SFO especially if you are staying in the southern part of the city. In addition, the airport serves Silicone Valley to the north and Santa Cruz, Monterey, or Carmel further south.

  • What is the cheapest flight to San Jose?

    In the last 5 days, the cheapest flight deal to San Jose was found on the route from Los Angeles, at $97 return. The most popular connection is from Seattle to San Jose and KAYAK users have found round-trip deals for as low as $152 in the last 5 days.

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

    There are 3 miles between San Jose city center and San Jose Airport.

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

    There is only 1 airport in San Jose, called San Jose Airport (SJC). It can also be referred to as Mineta San Jose, Norman Y. Mineta San José Intl, San Jose, or San Jose Intl.

  • How much is a flight to San Jose?

    On average, a flight to San Jose costs $316. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $44 and departed from Los Angeles Los Angeles Airport.

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

    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 Jose.

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

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

    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 Jose 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 Jose?

    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 Jose 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 Jose

  • Looking for cheap airfare to San Jose? 25% of our users found round-trip tickets to San Jose for the following prices or less: From San Diego $165, from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl $289, from Chicago Midway $340
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest San Jose flight deals.
  • If you are traveling with your family, make sure to take advantage of the many kid-friendly amenities at Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC). In addition to several private nursing rooms located in Gates A and B, there is also an interactive play area that is a great way for children to burn off some energy after your flight to San Jose.
  • For travelers who are art enthusiasts, consider signing up for the Airport Public Art Program Audio Tour of Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport. This tour will lead you around the airport and allow you to learn about a variety of local artists and their exhibits.
  • Find traveling to be stressful? Head to the meditation room in Terminal B of Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport. Open to all passengers after their flights to San Jose, this room is a calm and quiet place to unwind after being cooped up in a plane for hours.
  • To pamper yourself after a long day of traveling, use one of the many massage chairs that are placed throughout Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport. These chairs can be paid for with a credit card or coins, and they are an affordable way relax.
  • If you need to charge your laptop or cell phone before heading to your final destination, drop by the Power Suite that is located in Terminal A of Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport. This room is equipped with work stations and plenty of outlets, making it a convenient place to charge your devices and respond to email.
  • Southwest Airlines accounts for roughly half of the daily flights arriving at SJC so be sure to check out the airline for good flight deals from your departure city.
  • If you have a long time to wait at the SJC Airport, you can check out the Airport Public Art Tour, located in both Terminals A and B.
  • If you are flying with Frontier, Hawaiian, American Airlines, Delta, ANA, Jet Blue, and United you will be using Terminal A if you are flying with British Airways, Alaska, or Southwest you will be in Terminal B. It is easy to navigate from one Terminal to the other by foot.
  • If you are looking to fly non-stop to SJC check out departing flights from cities like Chicago, Denver, Burbank, Austin, Houston, Baltimore, Portland, LA, Los Vegas, San Diego, and Seattle.
  • While not renowned for its shopping options, if you have time to kill there are several libraries, and Bay Area souvenir stands for your browsing pleasures. Some special shops in SJC include TUMI in Terminal B by Gate 19 has a great selection of luggage and Rip Curl located next door for all your California fashion choices.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to San Jose

 
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7.1Food
8.5Crew
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Check in & bag drop was straightforward. Alaskair changed the gate approx 40 min before departure, and I only became aware due to Google wallet update to my boarding pass. Had to move from gate N1 to C9 which required use of the Train, luckily I had time available.

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Check in & bag drop was straightforward. Alaskair changed the gate approx 40 min before departure, and I only became aware due to Google wallet update to my boarding pass. Had to move from gate N1 to C9 which required use of the Train, luckily I had time available.

Flight delayed no communication. The gate was changed so many times.

I wasn’t aware that we needed to supply our own screens for entertainment

I was standing in line to use the restroom. A First Class passenger wanted to use the restroom after me, but Jaques made me wait on Flight 3418 from BOI to SJC on December 12, 2025. I felt this was inappropriate and rude.

Look at my previous review I just wrote on this survey. It was awful!

The airline staff was great! The best safety review ive ever had!

Hawaiian Airlines, like most US-based ones, constantly provide sub-par service and pack their planes to the max with all kinds of last-minute-purchase schemes. As a result, it makes every flight so uncomfortable and generates high health risk for its passengers. In one word, GREED rules the day!

generally good. No snacks or drinks on the flight 3379 from Portland to San Jose, CA. Sad.

Terrible airport. It took over one hour to pass checkpoint and security gate. We stood under the sun in the long line

Original flight was canceled, and the automatically booked second flight was immediately delayed. I arrived about 4 hours later than planned with only a $12 meal voucher that didn't fully cover a sandwich at airport prices.

The flight was late. The crew was rude. There was no food. Cramped and uncomfortable. Nothing about this flight was good.

It was just okay, no frills, basic transportation with no luxury. No screens on the seats, no water or drinks on a short flight. Full flight but at least it was on time.

The first time I flew in the extra legroom section. It was difficult to notice a difference. I had bad luck with my neighbors. The crew was okay. Southwest has reduced the live TV options.

The Air hostess were very rude on my flight from Houston to Austin . Their regular communication itself felt a they are shouting at people.

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

The plane arrived 25 minutes late, and the Wi-Fi was slower than it usually is.

Flight was on time and the crew was very nice.

Flight was delayed for 1 hour. Otherwise it was a fairly normal Southwest experience

Main flight attendant made light of the delay and presented some humor to lighten the tempestuous situation. Delayed flight took off 2 hours after scheduled time.

More assistance and clarity for travelers with gate checking and lap children

Crew was real good, flight was smooth and came in early.

Love me some Delta. One of the few airlines to recognize and support veterans. Easy boarding, flight was on time and arrived early and the flight attendants were excellent on this flight.

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

Flight delayed four separate times. I’m now one hour hours late to landing.

worst flight ever from Delta, it got delayed and kept on delaying..

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.

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

Had to change aircraft due to a faulty door. Surprisingly it only caused about an hour and a half of delay. Delta handled this situation as well as can be expected.

Crew was not friendly when I went to request a seat change.

Comfort+ on delta was excellent room for a 6’4” male. No one issues. Staff was great. Flight was bumpy but the pilot did everything he could to make it comfortable. Internet went out half way through the flight. I am glad I didn’t pay for it. But that was a huge issue for users.

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.

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

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.

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

Packed flight, which makes it tough on crew and boarding staff (and the customers of course). But this was great boarding, clear instructions, etc. Traveling on the weekends are always fraught with danger as you have families and less frequent flyers thus more confusion. But this flight went as planned.

Destroyed my suitcase. Tired of talking about it. Cancelling my unite mileage plus account.

New plane was lovely. Crew customer service is always lax but expected. Kraft on time and arrived safely.

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

Crew was very cooperative and professional. Passenger's first checked in bag should be free.

The flight attendant was very polite and attentive. The food was good.

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

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.

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.

American delayed the flight for a crew rest period. The delay occurred late in the evening - the earliest i can find is 10:20 pm. With a 6 am flight anyone on the flight would have already have been asleep (unless you are insane, a vampire or on drugs) and at least for me i was already on the way to the airport at 445 am the next morning when i discovered they delayed the flight until 9 am. Given the incoming flight was in the air at 6 pm the evening before this should have been figured out a lot more timely that was there only crew to use. Just frustrating given there is no consideration for customer experience anymore in flying.

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

To have arrived on time and not 3 hours late after having already spent $100 to change to an earlier flight, only to arrive back home close to the original flight time.

American Airlines is a miserable experience. It is predictably miserable, in the sense that every time I fly American, I brace myself for the certainty that it will be unpleasant and uncomfortable. But it is unpredictable in the sense that I never know if the flight will be on time or delayed nine hours (both happened to me this week). I never know if I will be able to sit in the seat that I selected when I purchased the ticket or if I will be told by Customer Service (!!!) that I must relocate from first class to a seat in the back of the aircraft with no explanation (both happened to me this week). Will the food be frozen and half defrosted, or scalding hot? Will the drinks be warm? Will the flight attendants be surly and mean? Will the toilets be cramped and foul? Will the seats be narrow and uncomfortable? Will there be a real electric outlet at the seat, or just an unreliable USB-2 port? Will there be enough seats in the boarding lounge or just a few? Will the boarding process be smooth and efficient, or will the gate agents mess it up and delay it needlessly for 30 or 40 minutes? Will the catering and cleaning crew be prompt or will they take an extra 30 minutes? Will the brakes on the aircraft work properly, or will the pilot delay takeoff for four hours while the ground crew attends to what can only be described as routine maintenance that should have been done the night before? I've eexperienced every one of these unpleasant things this year, 2026. The only thing I can reliably count on is that American will find a new way to make the experience of flying as miserable as they possibly can.

Wifi was spotty. Tray table was very dirty when I sat down.

The WiFi would not connect enough for me to do my actual work. It permaspooled, disconnected, said it was connected, then wouldn't open an email... it was frustrating. I am not a tall person, 5'4" - and I felt cramped with little room to reach into my bag under the seat in front of me. I feel sorry for anyone taller than me having to fly. the one positive thing I will add, is the overhead bins are roomy enough to manage more bags than other carriers.

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