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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 Zurich 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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Fri, Nov 14 - Sat, Nov 29
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8:25 pm - 2:35 pmZRH-SFO
27h 10m1 stop
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4:40 pm - 12:10 pmSFO-ZRH
34h 30m2 stops
$506Scandinavian Airlines
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Sat, Oct 25 - Tue, Oct 28
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10:20 am - 4:30 pmZRH-SFO
15h 10m1 stop
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6:00 pm - 11:10 amSFO-ZRH
33h 10m2 stops
$507Scandinavian Airlines
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Fri, Nov 14 - Sat, Nov 29
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1:00 pm - 2:35 pmZRH-SFO
34h 35m2 stops
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4:40 pm - 12:10 pmSFO-ZRH
34h 30m2 stops
$510Scandinavian Airlines
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Thu, Nov 20 - Thu, Nov 27
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12:15 pm - 2:35 pmZRH-SFO
35h 20m2 stops
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4:40 pm - 6:10 pmSFO-ZRH
16h 30m2 stops
$513Scandinavian Airlines
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Tue, Oct 21 - Tue, Oct 28
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8:00 am - 2:30 pmZRH-SFO
15h 30m1 stop
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5:30 pm - 8:45 pmSFO-ZRH
19h 15m1 stop
$518Condor
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Wed, Oct 29 - Wed, Nov 5
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6:10 am - 3:30 pmZRH-SFO
17h 20m1 stop
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4:35 pm - 5:10 pmSFO-ZRH
15h 35m1 stop
$557TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Tue, Oct 7 - Tue, Oct 21
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11:20 am - 7:55 pmZRH-SFO
17h 35m1 stop
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10:35 am - 11:35 amSFO-ZRH
16h 00m1 stop
$558Multiple Airlines
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Fri, Oct 24 - Sun, Nov 2
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1:35 pm - 4:35 pmZRH-SFO
12h 00mnonstop
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12:50 pm - 11:55 amSFO-ZRH
14h 05m1 stop
$560United Airlines
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Mon, Oct 6 - Mon, Oct 20
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1:35 pm - 4:35 pmZRH-SFO
12h 00mnonstop
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1:05 pm - 11:40 amSFO-ZRH
13h 35m1 stop
$561Multiple Airlines
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Mon, Sep 29 - Sun, Oct 12
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1:35 pm - 4:35 pmZRH-SFO
12h 00mnonstop
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9:05 pm - 8:05 pmSFO-ZRH
14h 00m1 stop
$563United Airlines
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Everything you should know

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AI-generated summary based on content written by travel experts
SWISS's Premium Economy offers 99-cm recline for comfort.
For a smooth arrival at SFO, use BART for city access.
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Cheapest • from $506 (round-trip)
Delta
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February
Cheapest • 15% price drop
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Cheapest round-trip
$506
Overall average: $665
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$589
Typical prices: $640-928
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SWISS

SWISS's Premium Economy offers 99-cm recline and large screens, ideal for long-haul comfort.


SWISS First Class provides private suites with lay-flat beds and 32-inch screens for ultimate luxury.

Read more about SWISSby Emily Zemler
United Airlines

United Polaris offers lie-flat seats with aisle access, perfect for long-haul flights.


United's Premium Plus provides extra recline and legroom, enhancing comfort on long flights.

Airports
ZRH

Zurich Airport's efficient security ensures quick processing. Follow instructions and have liquids ready in a clear bag for a smoother experience.

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SFO

For a smooth arrival at SFO, use BART for quick city access. It's affordable and connects to popular neighborhoods.

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Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Zurich to San Francisco flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Zurich to San Francisco 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 Zurich to San Francisco?

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

For Zurich to San Francisco, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Sunday is the most expensive. Flying from San Francisco back to Zurich, the best deals are generally found on Tuesday, with Friday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Zurich to San Francisco?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Zurich 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 from Zurich to San Francisco is February, where tickets cost $631 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $951 and $830 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Zurich to San Francisco?

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.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $618 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Zurich 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 from Zurich 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 on the flight from Zurich to San Francisco, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 33% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$436
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 11% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 28% increase in price.
Flight from Zurich to San Francisco

When to book flights from Zurich to San Francisco

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Zurich to San Francisco 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 flights from Zurich to San Francisco

  • Can I bring my pet aboard United Airlines from Zurich to San Francisco?

    Yes, United Airlines allows passengers to bring their pets on flights from Zurich to San Francisco. However, specific policies and restrictions apply. United Airlines offers options for pet transportation, including allowing pets in the cabin or as checked baggage, subject to certain conditions and fees.

  • Can I pre-select seats on United Airlines from Zurich to San Francisco?

    Yes, you can pre-select seats on United Airlines when flying from Zurich to San Francisco. Seat selection is typically available during the booking process or can be done later through the Manage Reservations section on the United Airlines website. However, it's important to note that seat availability may vary depending on the fare class, ticket type, and the airline's policies.

  • Are there any visa requirements for U.S. citizens traveling from Zurich to San Francisco?

    Yes, U.S. citizens traveling from Zurich to San Francisco are required to have a valid U.S. passport. However, under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP), U.S. citizens are eligible to travel to the United States for tourism or business purposes without a visa for up to 90 days. However, they must obtain an approved Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) before they depart from Switzerland.

  • What are checked baggage limits for Delta Air Lines for flights from Zurich to San Francisco?

    For Delta Air Lines flights the luggage limits may vary based on the ticket type and cabin class. For checked baggage, the maximum weight allowed is 50 lbs per bag, with a maximum linear dimension of 60 in. You should always check the specific terms and conditions for the ticket type and cabin class when booking with Delta Air Lines.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Zurich to San Francisco?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Zurich to San Francisco was $436 for a one-way ticket and $506 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Zurich and San Francisco?

    A passport is required to fly from Zurich to San Francisco.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Zurich to San Francisco?

    SWISS, United Airlines, Lufthansa, Air Canada, and KLM offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Zurich to San Francisco flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Zurich to San Francisco?

    The Boeing 777-300ER is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Zurich to San Francisco flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Zurich to San Francisco?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Zurich and San Francisco.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Zurich to San Francisco?

    There are nonstop flights from Zurich to San Francisco on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Zurich to San Francisco, Delta or SWISS?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Zurich to San Francisco are Delta and SWISS. With an average price for the route of $685 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. SWISS is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $760 and an overall rating of 7.6.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Zurich 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 from Zurich to San Francisco.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Francisco from Zurich 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 Zurich 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 to Zurich with another airline. Booking your flights between Zurich and SFO 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 Zurich 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 from Zurich 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 Zurich to San Francisco

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $536 or less one-way and $507 or less round-trip.
  • Common layover options for American Airlines from Zurich to San Francisco include layovers at their major hub airports. One frequent option is a layover at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) in Texas. You can also have a layover at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Illinois.
  • Delta Air Lines offers a range of special meals for passengers on flights from Zurich to San Francisco. These include vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and kosher meals. Passengers with dietary restrictions or specific preferences can request these meals during the booking process or by contacting Delta Air Lines directly.
  • United Airlines offers a state-of-the-art in-flight entertainment system for passengers on flights from Zurich to San Francisco. The system includes individual seatback screens with a wide selection of movies, TV shows, and music to choose from. Passengers can enjoy the latest Hollywood releases, popular TV series, and a variety of music genres.
  • Delta Air Lines also offers a range of services to accommodate individuals with disabilities, including wheelchair assistance, priority boarding, and trained staff to provide support throughout the journey. Passengers with disabilities are encouraged to inform the airline in advance of their specific needs to ensure a smooth and comfortable travel experience.
  • United Airlines offers several upgrade options for flights from Zurich to San Francisco. Passengers can upgrade their seats to United Polaris business class, which provides a premium travel experience with enhanced comfort and amenities. Additionally, United Airlines offers Economy Plus seating, which provides extra legroom and priority boarding.

Prefer to fly direct from Zurich to San Francisco?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Zurich to San Francisco.
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Direct departures

Zurich to San Francisco

Monday

SWISS, United Airlines

SWISS, United Airlines

Tuesday

SWISS, United Airlines

SWISS, United Airlines

Wednesday

SWISS, United Airlines

SWISS, United Airlines

Thursday

SWISS, United Airlines

SWISS, United Airlines

Friday

SWISS, United Airlines

SWISS, United Airlines

Saturday

SWISS, United Airlines

SWISS, United Airlines

Sunday

SWISS, United Airlines

SWISS, United Airlines

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Direct returns

San Francisco to Zurich

Monday

SWISS, United Airlines

SWISS, United Airlines

Tuesday

SWISS, United Airlines

SWISS, United Airlines

Wednesday

SWISS, United Airlines

SWISS, United Airlines

Thursday

SWISS, United Airlines

SWISS, United Airlines

Friday

SWISS, United Airlines

SWISS, United Airlines

Saturday

SWISS, United Airlines

SWISS, United Airlines

Sunday

SWISS, United Airlines

SWISS, United Airlines

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Zurich to San Francisco

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Zurich to San Francisco. 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.
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7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 7954 reviews
7.9Entertainment
8.2Boarding
7.9Comfort
8.5Crew
7.3Food
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The flight crew was friendly. I tried to adjust my seat online ahead of time but no option existed without additional fees. My friend asked at the gate about a seat change and was able to make it happen. That was great! The flight crew moved a very tall gentleman and his companion which allowed us to have more space which was nice. Overall, good experience. Appreciated the blanket and pillow.

8.0 ExcellentSusan, Aug 2025SYD - LAX
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The flight crew was friendly. I tried to adjust my seat online ahead of time but no option existed without additional fees. My friend asked at the gate about a seat change and was able to make it happen. That was great! The flight crew moved a very tall gentleman and his companion which allowed us to have more space which was nice. Overall, good experience. Appreciated the blanket and pillow.

I was uncomfortably cold on the plane. Other than that it was uneventful and therefore as enjoyable as a plane ride can be.

Food was surprisingly good but the WiFi was not great

My flight was extremely cold. I had a jacket and a cover was left in each seat. The cover was extremely thin and I have a disability, fibromyalgia and arthrithis and AC air is the worst. I closed my vent and my husbands vent and it still was frigid. I asked the attendant if I could get another cover and she quickly almost dismissively and totally unconcerned stating, (I quote) (one per chair) and walked off so quickly that I didn't get a chance to explain to her that I literally have adisability. I didnt want to make a seen so I set on that flight for over 5 hours in pain, joints locking up and extremely uncomfortable. When my fibromyalgia flares up my joints not only ache but they will lock up also and it takes me days to get back to my regular self even though I take medication for it. I felt like it would not have hurt anyone at all for her to just give me an extra cover because I'm sure they have all types of medical issues in people that fly every day.

Not a "Delta" issue, but a JFK issue: We booked a connecting flight with 3 1/2 hours between to clearn immigration and customs. Our inbound flight (BCN to JFK) was on the taxiway 45 minutes which ate into our layover time. Immigtration was insanely quick with the CBP MPC app; however, clearing TSA (again, after we were ALREADY cleared in Spain on the inbound international flight) took over 95 minutes. This left us with 10 minutes before boarding the connecting flight (JFK to SAN) to walk to the far end of Terminal 4 and try to find food. We didn't find any food that could promise to serve us in under 10 minutes so we boarded the Delta flight after coming off a plance and an 8-hour flight knowing that we wouldn't be served any food on the next 5 1/2 hour flight. I feel like Delta needs to put pressure on the JFK TSA to open more screening stations (by our count, we saw only 5 scanners open and a line of - as we said - over 90 minutes. The insult is that we WERE ALREADY SCREENED through TSA, but as you come off one flight into the USA, you have to go through the whole process again. It seems like if you have a connecting flight, there should be a way to pass through immigration and customs without needing to return through TSA.

There are 4 flights in consecutive gates with about the same departure time. Two flights were boarding at the same time. One was delayed or boarding would be happening at the same time. I am not sure what Delta and LAX need to do to have a better layout at the end of Terminal 2

5 hours of delay that could've been much shorter if Delta had taken the 1 hour delay they imposed on the flight before boarding to run any of the plane checks required for flight to find the hydraulic issue that required nearly 3 hours to fix. $24 of meal credit buys a sandwich and a soft drink. Poor communication within the terminal about what gate we'd be re-boarding from and when we'd be re-boarding.

The entertainment and wifi mostly didn't work on this flight.

Terrible entertainment system - kept freezing and audio kept cutting out. Snacks were mediocre at best for a 5 hour flight.

I am still upset that my bag was lost on a recent trip to Rome ; we were inconvenienced and out €150 Euros ; delta has refused to reimburse us

Even though I paid extra for more room, we were very cramped and the seats were hard. Also, when we checked in they did not post the gate we were to arrive at even though we were half an hour away from boarding. The agent did not know either. Actually, the flight from Porto to Zurich did to have the gate posted, and there were very few agents in the boarding areas who could help us. I would never fly Swiss Air again.

Horrible flight. First delay in boarding of approximately 30 minutes. While in the plane, the flight attendants huddle and we get an announcement that the crew's legal time was exceeded, that they don't have replacement crew and that they will need to cancel the flight. One would think that they would know that their time was to be exceeded BEFORE boarding. Took for ever to deplane. Then we were told that flight would not be cancelled but gave us a departure time of 21.15, which of course was not fulfilled. Arrived in Valencia, luggage took 30 minutes to arrive. Absolutely unacceptable

Swiss is the. Only airline I use when I go to Europe. They are on time and they are fantastic!

horrible.. they cause such a problem and my daughter 14 years old was stranded in san francisco

At the boarding gate, passengers were offered the option of checking in their carry-on luggage, as the plane was full. However, they failed to specify that they would not be dropping it off at the exit. Instead, everyone had to wait over 30 minutes at the airport carousel, and to everyone's surprise, not even the carry-on luggage, but the checked luggage, was the first to arrive. An hour later, we finally collected our bags. Lesson learned: I will never check my carry-on luggage with Swiss Air / Helvetic Airways again.

Not good. We returned on united airlines and the food was horrible.

The cabin was warm and few used the blankets. I should’ve upgraded.

The plan was delayed for takeoff by an hour, but we ended up making the landing on time which was a nice surprise.

The crew was very friendly and nice! Very smooth flight.

The meal was wonderful and strawberry ice cream was a plus.

I didn't book special seats but the ones I got were great. The food wasn't good but on par with other airlines

I paid extra for our seats on the way coming back from Stockholm to New York the seats were changed and it was totally waved. This happened to three more passengers.

No choice of food. Needed to pay more even for a can of coke!!!

great crew, professional, funny, and great service. good condition plane too! great experience

When my flight was changed from delays they were quick to rebook me.

The seats have no legroom. I was bruised on my knees for having them pressed up against the seat in front of me. Then I got food poisoning from the special meal I ordered. Pretty horrible all around.

Airline left me stranded in the U.S. gave me an unrequested refund of 40% of booking and canceled my trip back! When I asked why, the said “we don’t have to tell you why”. “But you can rebook”. Never again! Paid 2x and rebooked on Austrian. What a joke!

No TV screen, free WiFi or power outlets, but seats were comfortable, food and drinks were great, service was awesome!

Very difficult to clearly hear the dialogue on videos due to airplane engine sound. Flying to Copenhagen audio was very clear. Food was excellent. Returning flight--Lunch and breakfast food was the worst I've experienced. Audio was terrible. Why the difference?

You changed our seats without letting us know. We booked two seats on the side of the plane including an aisle, but you ended up putting us in between two other people in the middle of the plane. My husband is 6' 6" and I'm 5' 11", so we need an aisle seat. We were able to move thankfully because the flight wasn't full, but I had to ask the stewardess. You also didn't give us a meal for several hours on the return flight, and it wasn't great (toast with olive/cheese). Finally, you lost our checked bags in Copenhagen so we had to wait an hour after we arrived before we realized they weren't coming. We put in a claim so hopefully we'll still get them.

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 found the staff to not be very attentive at all. When paying for Business Class you expect a certain type of service and that was not found. They were almost rude even

Our experience on United Airlines was extremely poor. The plane was extremely cold throughout our entire flight- which multiple people complained about- and we had to wait 2 hours to get a blanket which was too thin and barely helped warm us up. As well as this, none of the entertainment features were working so we had to sit through a roughly 10 hour flight with nothing to keep our attention, including the actual flight path screen. It was an extremely disappointing experience and I would hope that this gets fixed if we ever choose United Airlines again.

I really enjoyed flying with United airlines amazing experience , good customer service and great food

1.It will be better if sandwich is warm. 2.The food is too salty. 3.Breakfast needs some vegetables or fruits.

Boarded plane and then delayed 1.5 hours while on the plane

It was all good flight was on time, service was good I enjoyed a few movies and everything was smooth

My flight was delayed a very short period of time but they did not hold my connecting flight to San Diego, also through United. So they closed the doors before we got off our plane. They would only have to help the door open for another five to ten minutes. So I missed a court deadline for a manditory mediation settlement conference for my client. I had to get an associate to be there in person and be on the phone with him relaying what he needs to do the entire time. The court was very upset with me and so was my client. United cannot be trusted.

Really good 😊 the woman at the gate entrance was a little rude checking in our carry-on but i dont think she worked for the airline, she worked for the airport at sacramento, other than that amazing.

Boarding was mayhem. Late boarding by 15 minutes because of lack of staff (missing 1 flight attendant. We had to wait for an arrival of another plane before we could board). Flight was a little rough, but cannot blame on airlines.

what would have been better would have been that my booking not been canceled by the system and had I been informed that the booking had been cancelled by the system I could have immediately rebooked and not found out that there was an issue when I was told by the system that I needed to book in. It would have also been good if either the booking agent or BA or anyone been in anyway useful. In the end I had to rebook a flight at an additional cost of $350. So no I'm not impressed by BA any of the other parties involved.

Boarding was poor. Why are first class passengers not boarded first?! Bus to the plane and then held on a packed bus because we were waiting for people on the bus before to finish boarding. Seat belt on the fist clas seat is very uncomfortable, cutting into your neck. Other than that crew, seating and food were all excellent. Entertainment, as usual - rubbish.

I paid for full WIFI- it was terrible, kept being in and out could not listen to a podcast

Flight was delayed but my previous flight was as well so It worked to my advantage. This was my first time in first class. I don't think they ever stopped feeding us. The seating area was very spacious and comfortable. The attendants were wonderful, warm, friendly and very personable.

Some how my flight was canceled, neither BA or Justfly.com accepted responsibility. I only found out about this the day before when I tried to check in. I had to book another flight which due to the time ( day before) cost me $300 more. I was still receiving notifications about the flight even when I was on another flight from you. So no my flight to London was not good.

We had a pretty good experience. Enjoyed both the flights. Crew was very good and helpful.

They issued seat assignments and sat my 2 year-old in the row behind me, separate from me and my daughter. Communication/ customer service was terrible. They told me to change it in London, then in London, they told me to talk to the cabin crew, then a supervisor came and stuck us in the back of the plane when we were supposed to be in row 25. Overall, they need to really work on their customer service. Additionally the food was terrible and they ran out of meals and didn’t have any kid options. To top it off there was no in-flight entertainment for the first hour of the trip.

We missed the connection because we had to wait for a shuttle from the plane to the Terminal. Also, we needed assistance and none was available.

When we arrived at the airport - 1st step - printing out your boarding pass - no issue. Not long lines as these machines. 2nd step - processing your bag drop off. There was only one associate there to help 10 kiosks. We had a family in front of us for 20 minutes trying to work on the machine and figure out every step for 4 pieces of luggage. My husband alerted the associate who was able to assist the family. Highly suggest that there are more associates to assist in this process. Besides this issue, security check went very quickly. Our flight was direct to Philadelphia. We had to carry our bags down two flights of steps, then out to the tarmac to a bus, then carry our bags up two flights of stairs to the plane. No one on the flight was expecting that long trek. I could see some people were struggling a bit. All in all - great flight crew, plane was clean and food was great!

There were no gluten-free vegan options available, so food was very limited on this flight, and some of the crew weren’t especially helpful about it. To make matters worse, a passenger was sick on board, and although the area was cleaned, the smell lingered for the rest of the journey. On top of that, we ended up circling for an extra hour, which only made the unpleasant situation drag on even longer.

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