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Cheap Flights from Heathrow to San Francisco (LHR-SFO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Heathrow 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 return flight deals from Heathrow to San Francisco

Thu, 25 Sep - Wed, 1 Oct
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08:30 - 16:00LHR-SFO
15h 30m1 stop
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16:05 - 10:25SFO-LHR
10h 20mdirect
£394Lufthansa
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Mon, 29 Sep - Mon, 6 Oct
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16:15 - 19:20LHR-SFO
11h 05mdirect
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16:05 - 10:25SFO-LHR
10h 20mdirect
£394Lufthansa
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Sun, 21 Sep - Sat, 11 Oct
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19:05 - 16:07LHR-SFO
29h 02m2 stops
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09:00 - 12:50SFO-LHR
19h 50m1 stop
£395Finnair
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Sat, 27 Sep - Mon, 29 Sep
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10:55 - 23:29LHR-SFO
20h 34m2 stops
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16:44 - 14:15SFO-LHR
13h 31m1 stop
£397Virgin Atlantic
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Mon, 29 Sep - Tue, 14 Oct
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17:25 - 23:29LHR-SFO
14h 04m1 stop
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21:20 - 15:40SFO-LHR
10h 20mdirect
£398Virgin Atlantic
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Wed, 1 Oct - Sat, 4 Oct
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10:30 - 18:35LHR-SFO
16h 05m1 stop
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22:30 - 06:40SFO-LHR
24h 10m1 stop
£399British Airways
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Wed, 24 Sep - Sun, 30 Nov
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10:45 - 13:50LHR-SFO
11h 05mdirect
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20:40 - 15:10SFO-LHR
10h 30mdirect
£400British Airways
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Wed, 1 Oct - Sun, 5 Oct
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08:40 - 16:35LHR-SFO
15h 55m1 stop
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16:05 - 10:25SFO-LHR
10h 20mdirect
£401United Airlines
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Sun, 28 Sep - Sun, 5 Oct
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13:05 - 20:10LHR-SFO
15h 05m1 stop
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11:40 - 09:35SFO-LHR
13h 55m1 stop
£408United Airlines
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Thu, 23 Oct - Thu, 6 Nov
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08:20 - 17:20LHR-SFO
17h 00m1 stop
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14:06 - 11:40SFO-LHR
13h 34m1 stop
£426Finnair
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Finnair's A350 offers better cabin comfort for arrivals.
Heathrow's size means allow extra time for security.
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Lufthansa
Cheapest • from £394 (return)
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Lufthansa
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Expert advice for your flight from Heathrow to San Francisco

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarisation 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
Virgin Atlantic

Virgin's Upper Class offers fully flat beds and access to exclusive lounges.


Virgin's Economy Delight offers additional legroom and priority check-in and boarding.

British Airways

BA's Premium Economy offers 18 cm extra legroom and priority boarding.


BA's Euro Traveller includes a cabin bag and free snack on short-haul flights.

Lufthansa

Lufthansa's Premium Economy offers 50% more space and an extra 23 kg checked bag.


Lufthansa provides 11 special meal choices for dietary needs, order 24 hours before departure.

Read more about Lufthansaby Jessica Macdonald
United Airlines

United's Polaris Lounge offers a luxurious experience with restaurant service and less crowding.


United's Economy Plus seats offer up to six inches more legroom than standard economy.

KLM

KLM's Premium Comfort includes two checked bags and SkyPriority security line access.


KLM's World Business Class offers lay-flat seats with direct aisle access.

Read more about KLMby Blane Bachelor
Finnair

Finnair's A350 features lower cabin altitude and higher humidity for a better arrival feeling.


Finnair's Economy Comfort offers more legroom for a small additional charge.

Read more about Finnairby Gabriel Leigh
Airports
LHR

Consider Fast Track security at Heathrow to skip lines, especially on busy travel days like Fridays and weekends.

Read more about LHRby Kirstie Pickering
SFO

Use BART for a cost-effective ride from SFO to popular San Francisco neighbourhoods like the Mission and Embarcadero.

Read more about SFOby Blane Bachelor
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Laura Ratliff is a New York-based writer and editor. She lives in downtown Brooklyn with her husband and their beloved dogs. Originally from Texas, she now considers New York City her home. She typically spends more than 200,000 miles on a plane each year and stays in plenty of hotels.

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Duncan Madden

Duncan is a freelance travel writer, copywriter and book author in constant search of travel stories and the perpetual sensation of being on holiday. He’s never happier than when on a dusty trail in search of empty waves or ducking under the piste tape in search of snowbound solitude. British born, living in Germany, but happiest heading for the horizon. His first book, Found in Translation, explores the etymologies and stories of country names around the world and is out now.

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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 travelled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

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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 out at sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specialising 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 favourite 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.

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Gabriel Leigh

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Gabriel Leigh

Gabriel is a writer and video creator. As senior content producer for Flightradar24 and Monocle’s transport correspondent, he keeps a close eye on aviation in particular. He has also written travel articles for the likes of The New York Times. Born in New York but raised around the world, he now lives in Sweden. He’s been to 75 countries, flying 2.3 million miles on 113 airlines and through 234 airports in the process.

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Kirstie Pickering

Kirstie Pickering

Expert on LHR

Kirstie Pickering

Kirstie Pickering

Aviation and business journalist Kirstie didn’t leave England until she was 18 years old, but has since travelled to over 20 countries including Japan, Canada, and Iceland. Her travel expertise lies in European city breaks, including how to find the best locally-owned hotels and restaurants and how to optimise the airport experience for your needs.

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Booking Insights

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

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

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Planning a trip from Heathrow to San Francisco? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from London Heathrow Airport to San Francisco?

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

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

What is the cheapest month to fly from London Heathrow Airport to San Francisco?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from London Heathrow Airport 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 London Heathrow Airport to San Francisco is February, where tickets cost £416 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £642 and £603 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from London Heathrow Airport to San Francisco?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of £492, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from London Heathrow Airport 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 London Heathrow Airport 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 London Heathrow Airport to San Francisco, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 9% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 15 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from London Heathrow Airport to San Francisco

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight£347
Best time to beat the crowds (6% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (29% more expensive on average)
Flight from London Heathrow Airport to San Francisco

When to book flights from Heathrow to San Francisco

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Heathrow 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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Flights from Heathrow to San Francisco: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from Heathrow to San Francisco 
AlastairFlew with British AirwaysLHR-SFOFeb 2025
Make sure your free checked luggage is for outward and return flights.
Verified travelerFlew with United AirlinesLHR-SFOSept 2024
Download all your music. Add shows and movies to your queue. Bring short so you can relax. Bring long charger cords.
Verified travelerFlew with American AirlinesLHR-SFOMar 2024
Heathrow is vast, allow plenty of time to drop bags and go through security. At San Francisco the immigration takes a bit of time and we had to wait around 1.5hrs, bare this in mind when booking car rental. The is a shuttle train from the airport to the car rental area which is very slick and efficient.
Ana-MariaFlew with IberiaLHR-SFOMar 2024
In London triple check your flight they have multiple leaving for the same destination once - it is easy to get them confused

FAQs for booking London Heathrow Airport to San Francisco flights

  • Is Heathrow family friendly?

    Heathrow Airport has at least one children’s play area in every terminal and most restaurants do children’s menus, and some promise to serve food within 15min. You can pre-order nappies and baby milk via the on-site chemist in each terminal, which reduces the need to carry more things through security.

  • How many airports are there in San Francisco and how many have direct routes from London?

    There are three airports in the San Francisco Bay area: San Francisco International Airport (SFO), Oakland International Airport (OAK) and San Jose International Airport (SJC). SFO is the airport that has more international airline options while Oakland and San Jose have more low-cost carriers and domestic routes. Both British Airways and Virgin fly non-stop to San Francisco SFO Airport from London Heathrow.

  • What is the best way to travel to London Heathrow to catch my plane to San Francisco SFO?

    There are two trains from central London, leaving Paddington station; the Heathrow Express takes 15min, non-stop and the Heathrow Connect takes 30min with a few stops. It is also very straightforward to catch the London Underground - the journey takes about an hour from central London.

  • Once landed from London Heathrow, what is the best way to travel into San Francisco using public transport?

    The Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) is easy, taking 30min, with trains leaving 3-4 times every hour. Passengers can connect to the BART from any of the terminals via the free Air Train. BART trains run from 5:00 in the week, 6:00 on Saturdays, and 8:00 on Sundays and stop at midnight every day. There are also buses that run from San Francisco SFO Airport to various parts of the state. For example, the Evans Airport shuttle serves Napa, the Marin Airporter goes into Marin County and the Sonoma County Airport Express carries passengers to Sonoma County.

  • What stopover flights do airlines offer between London Heathrow and San Francisco?

    Single-stopover flights are some of the top choices for flights between these destinations. Aer Lingus offers one of the best flights, with a single stopover at Dublin Airport (DUB) en route. Iberia has flights with one stopover at Dallas/Fort Worth, while KLM has single-stopover flights going via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).

  • What routes does KLM offer between London Heathrow and San Francisco?

    KLM is a popular provider of these flights and offers various routes. The most popular route is a direct flight between these airports. There are also numerous single-stopover flights with stops at airports like Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG), Los Angeles (LAX), and Seattle/Tacoma International (SEA).

  • What is the baggage allowance on Iberia flights?

    Standard tickets for flights with Iberia allow for one carry-on bag and don't include checked baggage. If you want checked baggage, you'll have to pay for it during the booking process, which will be cheaper than paying in person at the airport.

  • How do I lower my Co2 emissions on these routes?

    Several airlines operate along these routes that offer flights that are better for the environment with reduced emissions. KLM stopover flights via CDG are some of the best flights, with a 42% reduction in Co2 emissions. United Airlines flights via Montreal Airport (YUL) come with 34% fewer emissions.

  • What is the cheapest flight from London Heathrow Airport to San Francisco?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to San Francisco was £470 for a one-way ticket and £533 for a return.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from London Heathrow Airport to San Francisco?

    Only KLM offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the London Heathrow Airport to San Francisco flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from London Heathrow Airport to San Francisco?

    The Boeing 777 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the London Heathrow Airport to San Francisco flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from London Heathrow Airport to San Francisco?

    oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between London Heathrow Airport and San Francisco, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from London Heathrow Airport to San Francisco?

    There are direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to San Francisco on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from London to San Francisco, KLM or Austrian Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from London to San Francisco are KLM and Austrian Airlines. With an average price for the route of £452 and an overall rating of 7.8, KLM is the most popular choice. Austrian Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £491 and an overall rating of 7.6.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from London Heathrow Airport 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 London Heathrow Airport to San Francisco.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Francisco from London Heathrow Airport is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from London Heathrow Airport to San Francisco?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to San Francisco with an airline and back to London Heathrow Airport with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from London Heathrow Airport 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 London Heathrow Airport 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 London Heathrow Airport to San Francisco

  • Looking for a cheap flight from San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £494 or less one-way and £463 or less round-trip.
  • London Heathrow (LHR) is one of the busiest airports in the world, so make sure to check your terminal in advance as distances between the terminals can be long if you make a mistake, and the journey between them can take more time than you think.
  • Download the London Heathrow app onto your telephone before you leave, as this will update you in real-time on delays, and also help you easily navigate the terminals to find restaurants, services and your boarding gate.
  • If you are pushed for time but very hungry, look out for the 15-minute symbol at many of the eateries at Heathrow Airport; these places will take your order and deliver your food within 15min.
  • If you find yourself with lots of time to spare before your flight, head to the Number 1 Lounge in Terminal 3 after security – as well as food, newspapers and drink, it also has a travel spa and sleep pods that can be reserved by the hour.
  • When planning your flight into San Francisco SFO Airport, remember that because it’s so close to the coast, it is prone to being foggy, which means that landing and take-off capacity becomes frequently limited. Make sure you factor in some extra landing time in your arrival schedule for unforeseen weather delays; it’s all part of the wonder of arriving in the area.
  • London Heathrow Airport (LHR) offers several amenities and services that make it a great choice for passengers travelling with children. These include dedicated children's play areas, family-friendly facilities, baby-changing facilities, and spacious family lounges. Additionally, the airport provides stroller and car seat rental services, making it easier for families to navigate the terminals.
  • Grabbing the Heathrow Express from Paddington Station is one of the fastest and most convenient ways to get to the airport from the city centre. It leaves the station four times an hour and takes around 15 minutes to get to the airport.

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Direct departures

London Heathrow to San Francisco

Monday

British Airways, United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic

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Tuesday

British Airways, United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic

British Airways, United Airlines, +1 more

Wednesday

British Airways, United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic

British Airways, United Airlines, +1 more

Thursday

British Airways, United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic

British Airways, United Airlines, +1 more

Friday

British Airways, United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic

British Airways, United Airlines, +1 more

Saturday

British Airways, United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic

British Airways, United Airlines, +1 more

Sunday

British Airways, United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic

British Airways, United Airlines, +1 more

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Direct returns

San Francisco to London Heathrow

Monday

British Airways, United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic

British Airways, United Airlines, +1 more

Tuesday

British Airways, United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic

British Airways, United Airlines, +1 more

Wednesday

British Airways, United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic

British Airways, United Airlines, +1 more

Thursday

British Airways, United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic

British Airways, United Airlines, +1 more

Friday

British Airways, United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic

British Airways, United Airlines, +1 more

Saturday

British Airways, United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic

British Airways, United Airlines, +1 more

Sunday

British Airways, United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic

British Airways, United Airlines, +1 more

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from Heathrow to San Francisco

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from London 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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7.6
Austrian AirlinesOverall score based on 850 reviews
7.3Comfort
7.6Boarding
6.8Food
8.1Crew
6.8Entertainment
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They had me unpack a handbag 2 lbs overweight into another handbag 8 lbs underweight for a Bible.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Sept 2025VIE - EWR
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They had me unpack a handbag 2 lbs overweight into another handbag 8 lbs underweight for a Bible.

Accessibility serious problems in Viena airport making it seriousely difficult in in-between gates and boarding travel. Pretens of breakfast and service care in the economy pathetic.

One thing I really liked about Austrian Airlines was that the flight attendants were very kind, and the in-flight entertainment offered many choices. One thing that could be improved is the meal service, since only a vegetarian option was offered — it would be better to have at least two choices

Austrian Airlines help and service was fine, but Kayak misled us into believing we had purchased a Business Class ticket. In fact, the tickets were only upgraded Coach Class tickets with luggage restrictions that belonged to the Coach Class. Very disappointed! Paid over $$$$ 9K for the two tickets. Very disappointing!

Landing was a little hard. Food was not great My prior review was for the flight to nyc too

Landing was a little hard. Food was not great. No options.

Five star experience all around except for my seat, which was broken. It would only go down 70%.Of the way. It defeats the purpose of buying a business class ticket if you don’t actually get to lay flat..

I love this airline.God bless CAO and the whole staff of this company

Great staff, efficient and knowledgeable. Very helpful with others and considerate towards those with children

WiFi would have been nice and some more powerful usb ports, available ports could not keep my phone’s charge much less charge the phone.

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.

Food was the worst I’ve had on a VA flight. Normally it’s a lot better

I was my pleasure to fly virgin on my birthday for my first solo trip ever 🫶🏼

These are one of the older seat arrangements facing away from the windows! Not particularly convenient sets. No storage spaces. NO COAT HANGING HOOKS. Inconvenient business class seat compared to any other airlines of similar class. Staff are excellent! Extremely professional, friendly. Food is good too.

Overall, flight was excellent but check in was very slow for Premium Economy. Economy queue was shorter but we weren't allowed to use it.

The staff was not very polite but the flight was very very nice and comfortable and the entertainment was great

Great crew - old style upper class seats on the older fleet now feels dated

Premium economy more comfortable than economy, but not by much. Did was awful, do not try the omelette. Flight crew were helpful. Flight was delayed by over an hour. Overall but bad, arrived safely and thank God.

Food was excellent. Service was very good. Staff was very helpful to all passengers.

The crew was excellent as ever on Virgin. The special meal was poor unfortunately. More significantly when we arrived at Manchester Airport there was no air bridge provided and we had to exit the plane down a rickety stair case. This is unacceptable for a transatlantic flight. Whilst I understand that this is the airport’s fault at the end of the day the airline is responsible for our transportation and needs to do something.

Super friendly and helpful staff, from check-in desk to cabin crew.

They don’t give information on why a flight is delayed in a timely manner. Very frustrating.

The plane (Mitsubishi CRJ) felt old, creaking and not very new. The crew was okay. Hot water provision was broken so hot beverages could't be served.

The plane was late (as was my flight out from Birmingham the day before)

Best flight attendants ever! Very customer and service oriented, courteous, professional and helpful.

Never happened. Flight was delayed. Had to be re rojyed

Lufthansa is my favorite airline and have flown oversea with them for the past 25 years: i always found them so professional and incredibly efficient from checking in to arrival. I also love their Munich or Frankfurt airports.

We paid for business class, and my seat did not work at all. Each time I wanted to adjust the position, an attendant had to come to physically force the seat into its new position. They tried to fix it by fiddling with the electronics (military reset, for example), to no avail. Also, the food was just mediocre. We were at the end of a serving section, so they ran out of several choices. (This was on the flight from Los Angeles to Munich.)

The flight was delayed by an hour. Made the connection uncomfortably tight.

The plane was very clean. The bathroom was clean as well. The land crew were very polite and informative and helpful. They informed me that there is a long way and challenging to go from international terminal to national terminal and in addition to getting my suitcases and going through customs and dropping them again for my second leg of trip which was San Francisco to Los Angeles . I have left knee issue and had a recent fall with aching muscles all over, the land crew suggested wheelchair help for me, God bless her. If I did not have help, I could not make it to my last terminal. Thank you UNITED AIRLINE!

I was very happy with everything, thank you for the smooth flight ✈️

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.

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.

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.

I checked in to bags, one arrived one was delayed. I did not receive the bag for 4 days - arrived on Tuesday, received bag on Saturday!

The booking agent, cheapflightsfares, messed up, and the information for the seats we paid extra for was not sent to American Airlines. We were separated on the return flight and sent to the lowest economy section. The flight attendant helped arrange seating at the back of the plane to allow my wife and me to sit together.

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