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£88 Find Cheap Flights from New York to San Francisco

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Everything you should know

Cheapest return fare
£163
Overall average: £245
JetBlue
Wed 28/1Thu 29/1
JFK - SFO • Direct
Cheapest direct flights
£163
Typical prices: £193-£346
Delta
Thu 8/1Tue 13/1
JFK - SFO • Direct
Our travellers' advice
AI-powered summary based on content written by travel experts and KAYAK users. AI can make mistakes.
Delta's Comfort Plus offers extra legroom and free Wi-Fi.
Bring food for Alaska flights; JFK's options are limited.
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Delta
Cheapest • from £163 (return)
Alaska Airlines
Best reviews • 8.0 score
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EWR-SFO
Cheapest • 21% average savings
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When to book
3 weeks
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 43% compared to booking last minute.
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February
Cheapest • 15% price drop
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Cheap Flights from New York to San Francisco (NYC-SFO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from New York 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from New York to San Francisco

Wed, 28 Jan - Thu, 29 Jan
JetBlue Logo
13:35 - 17:15
JFK
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SFO
6h 40mdirect
JetBlue Logo
20:37 - 05:03
SFO
-
JFK
5h 26mdirect
£163JetBlue
Thu, 8 Jan - Fri, 9 Jan
Delta Logo
09:05 - 12:49
JFK
-
SFO
6h 44mdirect
Delta Logo
16:05 - 00:35
SFO
-
JFK
5h 30mdirect
£164Delta
Sat, 17 Jan - Sat, 24 Jan
Southwest Logo
07:00 - 16:35
LGA
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SFO
12h 35m2 stops
Southwest Logo
05:10 - 15:20
SFO
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LGA
7h 10m1 stop
£165Southwest
Sat, 17 Jan - Sat, 24 Jan
Delta Logo
07:40 - 17:47
JFK
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SFO
13h 07m1 stop
Delta Logo
09:00 - 17:45
SFO
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JFK
5h 45mdirect
£165Delta
Sat, 17 Jan - Sat, 24 Jan
Southwest Logo
13:30 - 20:35
LGA
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SFO
10h 05m1 stop
Southwest Logo
07:55 - 21:55
SFO
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LGA
11h 00m2 stops
£166Southwest
Sat, 17 Jan - Sat, 24 Jan
Delta Logo
07:40 - 17:47
JFK
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SFO
13h 07m1 stop
Delta Logo
07:00 - 15:29
SFO
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JFK
5h 29mdirect
£166Delta
Thu, 15 Jan - Mon, 19 Jan
Alaska Airlines Logo
11:30 - 15:09
JFK
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SFO
6h 39mdirect
Alaska Airlines Logo
07:00 - 16:12
SFO
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JFK
30h 12m1 stop
£166Alaska Airlines
Thu, 8 Jan - Thu, 8 Jan
Alaska Airlines Logo
09:30 - 18:20
JFK
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SFO
11h 50m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
22:20 - 07:00
SFO
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JFK
5h 40mdirect
£167Alaska Airlines
Fri, 16 Jan - Fri, 23 Jan
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
11:30 - 15:09
JFK
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SFO
6h 39mdirect
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
07:00 - 19:28
SFO
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JFK
9h 28m1 stop
£169Hawaiian Airlines
Thu, 8 Jan - Wed, 11 Feb
United Airlines Logo
12:00 - 15:35
EWR
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SFO
6h 35mdirect
United Airlines Logo
07:00 - 15:26
SFO
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EWR
5h 26mdirect
£195United Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for New York to San Francisco flights

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

How much is a return flight from New York to San Francisco?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from New York to San Francisco departing in January.

What is the cheapest New York to San Francisco flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from New York to San Francisco costs £105 on the route between Newark Airport (EWR) and San Francisco (SFO). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 21% cheaper than other New York-San Francisco routes. The most popular route is between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) and San Francisco (SFO).

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from New York to San Francisco?

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

When flying from New York to San Francisco, you should consider leaving on a Wednesday and avoid Mondays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to New York, you’ll find the best rates on Thursdays and the most expensive ones on Wednesdays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New York to San Francisco?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from New York 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 New York to San Francisco is February, where tickets cost £253 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £398 and £343 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from New York 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.

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at £233 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from New York 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 New York 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 New York to San Francisco, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 43% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from New York to San Francisco

 
AI-powered summary based on content written by travel experts. AI can make mistakes.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airlines
Delta

Delta's Comfort Plus seats offer up to 8 cm extra legroom compared to Main Cabin.


Delta offers free Wi-Fi for SkyMiles members on domestic flights.

United Airlines

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


United's Priority Boarding puts you in Zone 2, ensuring overhead bin space.

Airports
EWR

For a cheaper option, take the AirTrain to Newark Liberty International Airport Station, then NJ Transit or Amtrak to New York Penn Station.

JFK

Avoid traffic jams by having your driver drop you off at the AirTrain station at Lefferts Boulevard, saving time and stress.

SFO

For a cost-effective city transfer, use BART from SFO. It's accessible from the International Terminal and connects to popular neighbourhoods.

Our travel experts
Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on Delta, United Airlines and EWR

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

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Blane Bachelor

Expert on SFO

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Blane Bachelor

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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Harriet Baskas

Expert on JFK

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, The Points Guy, and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Good to know - Cheap tickets from New York to San Francisco

Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight£88
Best time to beat the crowds (11% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (33% more expensive on average)
Flight from New York John F Kennedy Airport to San Francisco

When to book flights from New York to San Francisco

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from New York to San Francisco based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

Flights from New York to San Francisco: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from New York to San Francisco 
BeverlyFlew with JetBlue
JFK
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SFO
Dec 2025
Wear support socks which helps when you sit for a long time.
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska Airlines
EWR
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SFO
Dec 2025
Bring your own food and in flight activity since they don’t supply any.
LuisFlew with Delta
JFK
-
SFO
Mar 2025
It’s a long flight, come prepared to either watch movies, read or sleep.
JulieFlew with Alaska Airlines
JFK
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SFO
Oct 2024
Leave early. JFK can be messy. I couldn’t find healthy food choices so eat before you arrive.
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska Airlines
JFK
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SFO
Jun 2024
SFO is one of the most convenient and pleasant airports. When flying Alaska Air make sure to bring your food and a larger water bottle that usual (you get only two drink services (one small cup each) for a 6 hour flight.
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska Airlines
JFK
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SFO
May 2024
The airport food was limited and expensive. Best to bring a sandwich from outside…

FAQs for booking flights from New York to San Francisco

  • Is public transportation available from San Francisco Airport to the city?

    BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) operates 3 to 4 trains per hour from all of the terminals at San Francisco airport, and the trip to downtown San Francisco takes about 30 minutes. The fare for the trip is around $10.

  • Can I get a Lyft from San Francisco Airport?

    Yes, you can. Upon landing and collecting any bags, open the app to request your ride, noting your designated pick-up zone for your terminal. The cost of the trip will be between $30-$40.

  • What is the fastest way for me to get to Newark airport for my flight from New York to San Francisco?

    AirTrain is a simple way to get to and from Newark Liberty International Airport. The AirTrain system connects with all major bus and rail lines, meaning you can get to Newark Airport from almost anywhere in the New York and New Jersey areas with ease.

  • What is the absolute fastest way to get from Manhattan to New York John F. Kennedy International?

    Gotham Air offers helicopter service from Manhattan to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport for only $99 per person for first-time users. They even serve hors d’oeuvres created by Chef Thomas Keller’s Bouchon Bakery and drinks on afternoon flights for the six-minute trip.

  • What is the cheapest flight from New York to San Francisco?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from New York to San Francisco was £88 for a one-way ticket and £163 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from New York to San Francisco?

    When flying out of New York you will be using one of these airports: Newark or New York John F Kennedy Intl. You will be landing at San Francisco.

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

    JetBlue, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the New York to San Francisco flight route.

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

    The Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the New York to San Francisco flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from New York to San Francisco?

    SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between New York and San Francisco, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

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

    There are direct flights from New York to San Francisco on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from New York to San Francisco, Alaska Airlines or Frontier?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from New York to San Francisco are Alaska Airlines and Frontier. With an average price for the route of £240 and an overall rating of 8.0, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. Frontier is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £212 and an overall rating of 5.8.

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

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Francisco from New York 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 New York 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 New York with another airline.

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

  • Looking for a cheap flight from New York to San Francisco? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £229 or less one-way and £282 or less round-trip.
  • If you would prefer to stay a little closer to the airport in San Francisco to stay more centralized for access to the entire bay area, a good choice is La Quinta Inn & Suites San Francisco Airport West, which is located just outside the entrance to the airport. The hotel features free Wifi, parking, and breakfast. The hotel is air-conditioned, has a pool, and is centered perfectly between downtown San Francisco, the south bay area, and the coast.
  • San Francisco is well-known for its very unpredictable weather. If you did not pack just the right coat before your flight from New York to San Francisco, stop in at Lacoste in Terminal B between the entrances for the B and C gates at New York LaGuardia Airport to get the perfect jacket for the trip.
  • Travelers that would like a little mood boost before flights from New York to San Francisco would do well to stop in at the Happy Clam at Newark International Airport. The Happy Clam puts a unique spin on classic Italian dishes and is a notch above the regular grab-and-go airport food you so often find in terminal buildings.
  • If your flight from New York to San Francisco is at the crack of dawn, why not start your vacation one night early by staying at Aloft New York LaGuardia Airport, located right at the entrance to New York LaGuardia Airport? This sleek and modern hotel offers free WiFi and free shuttles to the airport.
  • San Francisco is known to be a food lover’s dream. Why not get into a culinary state of mind before your flight from New York to San Francisco by stopping in at Deep Blue on the Fly, located in the marketplace in Terminal 5 of John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport? Deep Blue puts a sophisticated spin on classic Asian favorites and offers a full menu of sushi rolls and wraps.

Prefer to fly direct from New York to San Francisco?

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

Direct departures

New York to San Francisco

Monday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Friday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

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Direct returns

San Francisco to New York

Monday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Friday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

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Reviews of the top airlines flying from New York to San Francisco

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from New York 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from New York to San Francisco? 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.
8.0
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 11402 reviews
8.5Crew
7.1Food
7.8Comfort
8.1Boarding
7.0Entertainment
Airline reviews

First Class seats had no more legroom then Premium Economy. There was no working WiFi or entertainment. I would have rather paid $400 more and flown on United for the 6 hours from EWR to SFO.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Nov 2025
EWR - SFO
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First Class seats had no more legroom then Premium Economy. There was no working WiFi or entertainment. I would have rather paid $400 more and flown on United for the 6 hours from EWR to SFO.

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.

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.

this was the THIRD time in four Alaska flights that were 2 hours late. Only one was due to weather. The intentionally posted each flight as only 1 hour and 55 minutes late so that they wouldn't have to give out vouchers. And then the flights all ended up more than 2 hours late. Makes United look like a premium carrier.

It was fine, mostly I was just happy to be on my last leg home. No in flight entertainment but that's forgivable since it was only a 2 hour flight.

Flight was cancelled, then rebooked on a flight that I was unable to get through since they had closed the gate.

This was likely the smallest, oldest plane I've been on. It didn't handle turbulence well and we were all jostled a lot more than I'm used to. At least it was a short flight.

Boarding process was poorly handled by the gate crew and the onboard crew. No effort was made to provide equal treatment to passengers with overhead bin space. Crew seemed disengaged and unfriendly.

It was a good experience! Thank you:) No sparkling mineral water… 🥲

On time, WiFi worked, reasonable legroom, helpful staff. Unfortunately there was no water for handwashing in the rear lavatory.

Horrible. I would never fly Frontier again. The booking process is tricky at best, but fraudulent in my opinion. Frontier customer service did nothing to rectify my purchase -- I ended up paying more than double what I could have gotten from other airlines and nearly triple what I thought I was buying from Frontier. Their booking practices are unfair to the consumer.

Terrible. The canceled my entire flight when I requested a refund for a trip frontier canceled trip one way.

i was unable to check in the flight. refund requested

I think Frontier was very good at communication. Their app worked very well. Loading was great and the flight was nice and easy.

Great for the price. No wifi or entertainment, but gate agents and crew were fantastic and we boarded quickly and left on time.

The worst. They don’t follow procedure for boarding per group. Flight got delayed for no understandably reasons, they changed our destination from PR to Miami, left us inside a plane for more than 8 hours, then cancelled flight in Miami leaving us stranded. Poorly managed re-accommodation for a new flight and overnight stay so I have to spend in a new ticket and my own hotel room to been able to get to my office next day. Lost 2 days of work and as a doctor, patients loosing their appointments. to other flights and besides

Decent clean onboard experience. Okay discount airline experience. Unfortunately, any customer service interactions are difficult and unhelpful. There is no service. Also, a premium seat only gets you premium boarding if you line up first. Once they start general boarding you must go to the back of the line. Not very premium

I was 2 hr arrive in the airport and 45 min in the line . After take to my turn . The agent tell me I’m later . I can not board . So my vacation was going to the floor . Just for their bad customer service agent in the airline

The crew was mostly okay. The flight attendant who answered our questions was curt and unhelpful unfortunately. He seemed upset and I understand having off days.

Very bad! No good service delayed my second connection flight

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