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

Sun, Dec 7 - Fri, Dec 12
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7:10 am - 10:25 amYVR-SMF
27h 15m1 stop
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7:00 am - 9:00 pmSMF-YVR
14h 00m2 stops
$283Multiple Airlines
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Wed, Dec 3 - Sat, Dec 6
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8:00 am - 10:25 amYVR-SMF
26h 25m1 stop
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7:00 am - 4:14 pmSMF-YVR
9h 14m2 stops
$286Multiple Airlines
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Sun, Dec 14 - Thu, Dec 18
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7:10 am - 10:25 amYVR-SMF
27h 15m1 stop
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1:48 pm - 10:20 pmSMF-YVR
8h 32m2 stops
$287Multiple Airlines
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Wed, Jan 28 - Thu, Jan 29
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1:20 pm - 8:03 pmYVR-SMF
6h 43m1 stop
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5:03 pm - 12:10 amSMF-YVR
7h 07m1 stop
$289Alaska Airlines
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Tue, Feb 24 - Wed, Feb 25
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7:55 am - 4:18 pmYVR-SMF
8h 23m2 stops
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3:00 pm - 8:55 pmSMF-YVR
5h 55m2 stops
$291Alaska Airlines
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Wed, Jan 28 - Thu, Jan 29
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6:20 am - 10:26 amYVR-SMF
4h 06m1 stop
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2:48 pm - 6:44 pmSMF-YVR
3h 56m1 stop
$294Delta
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Fri, Nov 21 - Tue, Nov 25
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7:36 pm - 12:40 pmYVR-SMF
17h 04m1 stop
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6:35 am - 10:49 amSMF-YVR
4h 14m1 stop
$295Delta
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Mon, Dec 8 - Wed, Dec 10
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1:10 pm - 3:17 pmYVR-SMF
2h 07mnonstop
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4:05 pm - 6:11 pmSMF-YVR
2h 06mnonstop
$344Air Canada
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Mon, Dec 8 - Fri, Dec 12
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1:10 pm - 3:17 pmYVR-SMF
2h 07mnonstop
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4:05 pm - 6:11 pmSMF-YVR
2h 06mnonstop
$345Air Canada
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Wed, Dec 3 - Sat, Dec 6
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12:35 pm - 9:20 pmYVR-SMF
8h 45m1 stop
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2:26 pm - 9:18 pmSMF-YVR
6h 52m1 stop
$351United Airlines
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Everything you should know

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AI-generated summary based on content written by travel experts
United's Priority Boarding ensures carry-on space.
SMF offers convenient shuttle services to hotels.
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Top airlines
Alaska Airlines
Cheapest • from $289 (round-trip)
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Best reviews • 8.0 score
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When to book
3 weeks
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 52% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
August
Cheapest • 23% price drop
October
Most popular
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Cheapest round-trip
$283
Overall average: $525
Multiple Airlines
Sun 12/7Fri 12/12
YVR - SMF • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$327
Typical prices: $330-$790
Air Canada
Fri 11/21Sun 11/23
YVR - SMF • Non-stop
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Vancouver to Sacramento flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Vancouver to Sacramento to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Vancouver to Sacramento?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Sacramento clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Vancouver to Sacramento, you should consider leaving on a Sunday and avoid Wednesdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Vancouver, you’ll find the best rates on Thursdays and the most expensive ones on Tuesdays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Vancouver Intl Airport to Sacramento?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Sacramento, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Sacramento is August, where tickets cost $325 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and February, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $525 and $471 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Vancouver Intl Airport to Sacramento?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $335, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Sacramento?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Sacramento, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Sacramento, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 52% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Vancouver to Sacramento

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airlines
Air Canada

Air Canada's Preferred Economy seats offer up to 4 extra inches of legroom for added comfort.


Business Class features spacious recliners in a 2-2 layout, ideal for short-haul comfort.

Read more about Air Canadaby Stefanie Waldek
United Airlines

Economy Plus offers 6 inches more legroom than standard economy, enhancing comfort on short flights.


United's Priority Boarding places you in Zone 2, ensuring overhead bin space for your carry-on.

Airports
YVR

Security at YVR is efficient with quick-moving queues. Check real-time wait times on the YVR website to plan your arrival.

Read more about YVRby Jessica Macdonald
SMF

SMF offers convenient shuttle services to nearby hotels and Sacramento-area destinations, with pickup areas just outside Terminals A and B.

Our travel experts
Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Jessica Macdonald

Jessica Macdonald

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Jessica Macdonald

Jessica Macdonald

Currently based in Scotland after living in South Africa and the United States, Jessica has been writing travel and aviation content for more than 10 years. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure and TripSavvy, and has had work published by Condé Nast Traveller and The Independent. She has traveled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

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Bill Fink

Bill Fink

Bill is an award-winning travel writer with extensive credits covering airlines and the aviation industry for publications including AARP, AFAR, The Points Guy and Yahoo. Based in Portland, Oregon, Bill has traveled to more than 75 countries - and been late for his flight in most of them. He once achieved top-level frequent flier status for all of American, Delta and United Airlines during a single year.

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Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$134
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 6% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 15% lower on average.
Flight from Vancouver to Sacramento

When to book flights from Vancouver to Sacramento

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

  • What is the cheapest flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Sacramento?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Sacramento was $134 for a one-way ticket and $283 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Vancouver and Sacramento?

    A passport is required to fly from Vancouver to Sacramento.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Vancouver to Sacramento?

    Vancouver airport is called Vancouver Intl and the only airport in Sacramento is Sacramento Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Vancouver to Sacramento?

    Air Canada, United Airlines, and ANA offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Vancouver to Sacramento flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Vancouver to Sacramento?

    The Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Vancouver to Sacramento flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Vancouver to Sacramento?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Vancouver and Sacramento, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Vancouver to Sacramento?

    There are nonstop flights from Vancouver to Sacramento on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Vancouver to Sacramento, Alaska Airlines or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Vancouver to Sacramento are Alaska Airlines and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $447 and an overall rating of 8.0, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $520 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Vancouver to Sacramento?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Vancouver to Sacramento.

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

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

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Vancouver to Sacramento?

    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 Sacramento with an airline and back to Vancouver with another airline. Booking your flights between Vancouver and SMF can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Vancouver to Sacramento?

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

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Sacramento

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $175 or less one-way and $335 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Vancouver to Sacramento?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Vancouver Intl to Sacramento Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct from Vancouver Intl Airport to Sacramento Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Vancouver Intl to Sacramento Intl

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sacramento Intl to Vancouver Intl

Monday

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Vancouver to Sacramento

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Vancouver to Sacramento. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Vancouver to Sacramento? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 11217 reviews
8.1Boarding
8.5Crew
7.1Food
7.8Comfort
7.0Entertainment
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Overall the flight was on-time and plane ride very comfortable. The free snacks not so good - only a small bag of pretzels and no milk. I wanted milk. There was not entertainment on the plane unless I wanted to download their APP. But I would consider flying with them again and be more prepared on my part with food and entertainment.

10.0 ExcellentSara, Oct 2025JFK - SFO
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Overall the flight was on-time and plane ride very comfortable. The free snacks not so good - only a small bag of pretzels and no milk. I wanted milk. There was not entertainment on the plane unless I wanted to download their APP. But I would consider flying with them again and be more prepared on my part with food and entertainment.

Waiting 2 hours after landing to arrive at a gate was ridiculous.

Almost 3 hr delay in Settle with very little information available to passengers. They boarded the plane and we waited for a long time inside the plane as well.

I was delayed several times. Missed a very important event. The airline only provided a $12 voucher after being delayed 3 times.

I was a pilot with EAL so my input maters more than the average traveler. The crew at the ticket counter were amazing. I was traveling with a frozen 20 pound turkey from our farm in Oxford Florida and they were over the top in helping me get through TSA. The gate personnel were likewise accommodating. You and Jet Blue are my favorite airlines . Would love to do an add for Alaska Airlines. Nels Siverson

Online check in didn't work. Somehow ended up with 2 Alaska rewards numbers and 1 for Hawaiian. No one at check in could figure out what to do. No one at check in could help me confirm an upcoming flight on Hawaiian Airlines.

This was more with the third party booking through Kayak but my KTN for Pre-TSA, even though I entered it, wasn't assigned to my ticket when I got to the airport. I had to go through regular security. Also the Alaska app had trouble loading my ticket in the first place and I had to ask for it to be printed. Alaska Airlines was great but wanted you to know about this hiccup in the ticketing interface.

The flight was fine, but the Kayak app is terrible. I could not input my flight. I couldn’t use it for anything and it would not even let me try to add a seat once you purchased the ticket you might as well. Delete the Kayak app as far as I’m concerned. I’m done with kayak. Com

My flight got canceled never left san diego and miss out my fam event

Food and entertainment not applicable - standard drinks and cinnamon cookies; crew did not do a song and dance for us so no entertainment. I like the slightly better leg room than American Airlines - at least it felt that way. Flight crew and atmosphere seemed more welcoming than American, too.

Flight from Rome to SFO was excellent compared To our flight to Europe from SFO. The food was much tastier. You can see how UNITED is skimping, though. Instead of getting something mid flight you had to ask for it. It was not automatically served. There was a cookie at the end of the arrival meal, for example that tasted like it just came out of a box. They used to serve a little container of nuts, now … a tiny container of nuts, mixed with pretzels. This was business class that you really have to pay for! But this is minor complaints compared to the overall. My major complaint is the position of the even numbered seats by the windows. You have to turn around to see your window & the positioning as some other controls are harder to get at. This is compared to the odd number seat that are perfectly aligned.

The food quality sucks. One must starve if they do not eat flesh Or wheat based products Some variety would be expected. The trivial amount of snacks and or food is inhumane

Flight was timely, relatively comfortable, with decent entertainment and food served. Only problem encountered was with the free messaging which I highly appreciate, but it did not work from iphone to non-iphones.

The internet service I paid for didn’t work at all and the flight crew was not very friendly.

Subject: Formal Complaint: Discriminatory and Unprofessional Conduct – Request for Immediate Action & Compensation Dear [Airline Customer Relations Team], I am writing to file a formal complaint regarding my recent travel experience with [Airline], which was by far the worst I have ever encountered. What occurred was not only unprofessional, but in several instances discriminatory, unsafe, and unacceptable. On the first leg of my trip, I arrived only four minutes past check-in. Instead of making any attempt to resolve the matter, your representative flatly denied me boarding and made me wait while she attended to passengers who arrived after me. By the time a manager intervened, it was too late to board, costing me time, money, and unnecessary frustration. The second leg of my trip (Chicago–San Francisco) raised even more serious concerns. From the outset, it was apparent that the staff—particularly two attendants—prioritized Caucasian passengers while dismissing African American and minority passengers. • When a Caucasian passenger in the exit row refused to comply with federal safety requirements, I, as a first responder, immediately offered to switch seats and assume the responsibility. My offer was blatantly ignored, and instead, a Caucasian passenger seated further up was chosen. This was discriminatory and deeply insulting, especially as I was actively de-escalating the situation that could have delayed the flight further. • During a lengthy tarmac delay of over 90 minutes, passengers were given conflicting and unreasonable instructions that created unnecessary distress and tension. • Throughout the flight, a visibly intoxicated passenger directly in front of me was disruptive, rude to others, failed to comply with seatbelt and electronic device rules, and yet faced no enforcement from the crew. In stark contrast, I was singled out for repeated compliance checks even though I was following every rule. This unequal treatment was so obvious that multiple passengers around me spoke up in my defense. This pattern of behavior demonstrated a clear lack of professionalism, disregard for passenger safety, and discriminatory treatment. I expect far better from an airline of your stature. As a paying customer subjected to this unacceptable treatment, I am formally requesting: 1. A full investigation into the conduct of the staff on both flights. 2. A written apology acknowledging the discriminatory and unprofessional behavior I endured. 3. Appropriate compensation for the distress, inconvenience, and mishandling of my travel. If this matter is not addressed promptly and thoroughly, I will have no choice but to escalate my complaint further, including filing with the U.S. Department of Transportation and sharing my experience through other channels. I trust [Airline] will take this complaint seriously and provide a timely resolution.

Check in was quick and easy during early hours. Flight was on time, and customer services was a plus.

I understand that the food on the airplane wouldn’t be fantastic. However, it wasn’t good at all. 😭

The flight was comfortable with the exit row and great service

Plane was crowded and even when we hit altitude, the plane was hot, not enough air flow.

1. when we went to check in, our 2 first class seats had been CANCELED and the flight was sold out. This was done without our prior knowledge. It was all we could do to restore one first class seat for my wife and I flew economy. 2, Our flight home was scheduled to leave at 10:30 pm. Due to tsunami warnings, the roads were closed and our flight status was uncertain as to whether it would leave as scheduled. It was announced that it would now leave at 11:20 pm and the roads were now open since the tsunami had come and gone. We made a mad dash to the airport and checked in. Delays were announced at 12:30 pm, 1:30 am, 2:30 am and at 3:30 am it was canceled. Since this was a flight due to natural (tsunami) causes, there was no compensation. We were told to return at 1:00 pm the next day and our baggage would be kept on the plane since the same plane was going to leave at 1:00 pm. We had to return to our hotel for the rest of the night. The same plane did not leave at 1:00 pm and our baggage was gone! All in all, it was a miserable performance by UA. Information was hard to obtain and no one knew what was going on and what was going to happen. Hundreds of passengers slept on the floor, chairs, etc. No food and no water was made available to the passengers. It was a situation where UA could care less what was going on. As a one million mile flyer, I had not experienced anything like this before and it was hugely disappointing!

I knew I was going to fall asleep unsettlingly from exhaustion so I warned the guy next to me in advance. The attendant took to checking on me frequently and even insisted I take my snack because I said no while sleep hazed and then absolutely wanted it about 5 minutes later. He was So caring and kind to my situation!!

Could not understand what the attendant was saying during his announcements.

Economy seats always cramped, no meal on international flight, no plugs for electronics, but we got there and cabin crew was excellent.

I paid for comfort plus seats but did not get the extra leg room. When I told the stewardess, she just ignored me.

I did not noticed baggage was separate - I had assumed international flights included luggage, so it surprised me I had to pay to check a bag.

Bad service as well. Another 3hr delayed flight from chicago to Charlotte.

Everything was good. Except Broken looking escape/exit doors over the wings need tending,

Really good, super comfy flight and the stewardess was great.

Good flight, friendly crew and overall - good service on United Airlines.

flight landed late almost 1.00hr and we 4 passengers missed our connected flight to indianapolis, we need to get the hotel and taxi for the next day flight to home in indianapolis, cost us $ 300 more

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