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What is the cheapest flight to Europe?

These are the best return prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.

The cheapest ticket to Europe from the United States found in the last 72 hours was to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, at £137 return. The most popular route is Atlanta (ATL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and the cheapest return airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was £234.

What is the cheapest month to fly from the United States to Europe?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from the United States to Europe, 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 the United States to Europe is March, when tickets cost £506 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is £723 and £698 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from the United States to Europe?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to Europe, 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 a flight from the United States to Europe, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 6% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Europe?

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in Europe is Paris Orly Airport (ORY), with an average flight price of £107.

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Flight from New York John F Kennedy Airport to London Gatwick Airport

Flights from the United States to Europe: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from the United States to Europe 
AndieFlew with JetBlueBNA-ISTJul 2025
Don’t take a taxi to the city. There is a local bus that has a route with several stops all the way to Taxsim for &6 per person. It’s downstairs where the charter buses line up and you pay at the bus!
GeraldFlew with Virgin AtlanticSFO-LHRJun 2025
Virgin Atlantic uses terminal 3. Much faster clearing customs than terminal 5
Verified travelerFlew with LufthansaJFK-MUCJun 2025
Wearing comfortable clothing is really important. ( it’s a long flight)
Mary MargaretFlew with Aer LingusIAD-DUBJun 2025
Some people may be required to check their carryon bags, depending on flight, plane size, check-in crew, etc. Also, taller people should purchase aisle seats.
Verified travelerFlew with Aer LingusBOS-DUBJul 2025
Whatever airline you choose, spring for a class with more leg and overall body room than economy (or whatever the cheapest class is called).
himanshuFlew with Aer LingusEWR-DUBJun 2025
Eat and drink before boarding. Snacks. Hand gel and surface wipes . Don't expect a window if in a window row.
Verified travelerFlew with American AirlinesPIT-LHRJun 2025
Make sure you do not need the transit visa.
Verified travelerFlew with British AirwaysORD-LHRJun 2025
Get a wheel chair if you have difficulty walking
GalFlew with United AirlinesEWR-NCEJul 2025
Try and bring your own water on board
PatrickFlew with DeltaBOS-AMSJun 2025
Be prepared for a very confusing time in Schipol airport where directional signage is not helpful. In one visit our group had to be escorted to the particular carrier’s desk as we were told we’d not be able to find it ourselves.
Verified travelerFlew with British AirwaysEWR-LHRJun 2025
Pay for your bags at time of arrival and not through a third party site, they will rip you off!
DorothyFlew with United AirlinesIAD-CDGMay 2025
Fly late at night so you arrive later in the morning and can have a better chance of encountering less traffic if you take a taxi from CDG to Paris. Another alternative is the RER-B which is located in Terminal 2. There are easy ways to get to Term 2 from Term 1 or 3. The ticket machines are located in the train station.
Verified travelerFlew with British AirwaysIAH-LHRMay 2025
Heathrow has good signage. There are lots of people going to the same terminal waiting for the train. Be patient and when you have connecting flights choose a 2-hour layover.
LisaFlew with British AirwaysPHL-LHRMay 2025
Make sure you have enough time in London if you have a transfer flight. I would recommend at least 2 hours.
Verified travelerFlew with British AirwaysEWR-LHRApr 2025
Be ready for checking luggage and going through security. We did and sailed right through.
Verified travelerFlew with IberiaORD-LHRMay 2025
Get to the airport early so you’re relaxed. Con yourself into believing it’s bedtime and try to sleep so that you can keep going all day when you get there. If you can afford more comfy seats it might be worth it - though I always have the cheap ones so I can’t say for sure. Try very hard not to. sit in the middle. I’m small and the guy next to me played games all night and didn’t care that he continually ( with every move) jabbed me with his arm. This was my first flight with Cheap Flights and it was far less convenient than other times I’ve flown overseas.
RadicalFlew with American AirlinesPHL-LHRMay 2025
Don’t put everything in your gate check bags. Make sure you have clothes in your carry on
Verified travelerFlew with Brussels AirlinesEWR-CDGMar 2025
Wear comfortable clothes, use the bathroom a few times, and try to get plenty of sleep.
MichaelFlew with LufthansaEWR-FRAMar 2025
Get seats in a back, more chances to get empty seat next to you
Verified travelerFlew with British AirwaysSEA-LHRApr 2025
Make sure you have plenty of time between flights if you are delayed.
Verified travelerFlew with IberiaDFW-LHRMay 2025
Take a pillow you can sleep on and rest.
JamesFlew with American AirlinesIAH-LHRApr 2025
Try to avoid Heathrow! Not the most convenient to get into London unless you have a driver. Also, Heathrow needs better signs on where to go to exit and better wifi for foreign travelers.
Verified travelerFlew with LufthansaDEN-MUCDec 2024
Lufthansa was an excellent experience, everything well organized and on time. If you desire healthy snacks, that I would advise bringing them with you. This is pretty much what happens everywhere.
Verified travelerFlew with LufthansaIAH-AMSDec 2024
Bring some thing with you for seat padding. And check in and get seat assignments as soon as you are allowed to pick them
TFlew with Scandinavian AirlinesORD-CPHJan 2025
Don’t forget you can pinch and slide the headrest up and down for maximum sleeping comfort.
TressaFlew with LufthansaDEN-LHRDec 2024
Make your layover longer because you will need it for all the walking at Heathrow
Verified travelerFlew with Turkish AirlinesEWR-ISTJan 2025
It’s a long flight. Find the most comfortable travel pillow it helps a lot.
Jose AntonioFlew with TAP AIR PORTUGALMIA-LISDec 2024
If you have connections make sure they are at least tree hours from your landing time
DinaFlew with United AirlinesORD-LHRJan 2025
Anticipate delays, prepare for long walks through Heathrow to baggage claim or for connections.
Verified travelerFlew with Austrian AirlinesEWR-VIEJan 2025
For families, don’t expect your strollers to arrive at the airplane’s door.
Verified travelerFlew with SWISSORD-ZRHSept 2024
Bring a neck pillow and a heavy sweater bc it does get cold. I used the blanket for my legs. Also: get a seat in the aisle.
JenFlew with Air CaraïbesLAX-ORYSept 2024
Bring snacks! Might also want to bring a seat cushion. Spend lots of time thinking about how happy you are that you got a cheap ticket!
Verified travelerFlew with Turkish AirlinesIAD-ISTSept 2024
Istanbul airport is huge with lots of duty free and shopping options. Limited food choice. And if you are on budget, pack your food in advance as everything is si darn expensive. They primarily take Euro .
Jean-LouisFlew with LufthansaATL-FRAOct 2024
If flying business class look for seats towards the front of aircraft. Sleeper seats are comfortable but nothing like Deltas current Business Class configuration.
Verified travelerFlew with United AirlinesORD-FRASept 2024
Be prepared to wait in long line for boarder control. Allow enough time for your layover
SanjayFlew with LufthansaEWR-MUCSept 2024
Golden rule for connecting flights in & out of Europe. Minimum 3 hour layover.
AnastasiaFlew with LufthansaEWR-MUCSept 2024
Keep plenty of time for security searches, they are unpredictable.
Verified travelerFlew with British AirwaysPHL-LHROct 2024
Eat well before boarding if you’re a picky eater.
PartinFlew with Austrian AirlinesJFK-VIENov 2024
Make sure to leave plenty of room for layovers
BradFlew with IberiaBOS-MADOct 2024
Make sure to book your own seats and don’t leave it up to someone else. We were supposed to have window and aisle seats and did not. We had to sit in the middle of the plane which is cramped and difficult to move let alone eat.
TapanFlew with British AirwaysSFO-LHROct 2024
Great baggage policy in BA.. The worst part was experience at London Heathrow airport. Security was slow, too many people. Almost lost connecting flight even with 2 hours layover.
RuthFlew with United AirlinesORD-AMSOct 2024
Facial recognition seemed to slow boarding down, not speed it up. Why don’t airlines board from the back to the front? That would certainly speed things up!
EllenFlew with British AirwaysIAD-LHROct 2024
Do not check your bag if at all possible, especially if you have a connecting flight. Your bag will not make it.
RachelFlew with American AirlinesJFK-LHRNov 2024
London Heathrow is absolutely disorganized. You need 2 hours between flights at a minimum.
RolandoFlew with British AirwaysJFK-ATHJun 2024
Purchase one of the memory foam pillows you will not regret it. They provide one for you but it’s fairly small. Try to keep your personal item small so that you have as much room as possible for your legs.
OzzyFlew with French BeeLAX-ORYAug 2024
Pack light, a carry on is perfect for a week in Paris and you’ll save time by not waiting for your baggage. Also Orly airport is not as busy and has convenient transportation to all places
Verified travelerFlew with LufthansaIAH-FRAAug 2024
The 747-8 had a galley where you could order food and drinks outside the normal schedule. Very convenient if you have an aisle seat.
Verified travelerFlew with LufthansaDEN-MUCAug 2024
Be early rather than on time for unexpected delays. The amount of travelers during the summer can be intense
Verified travelerFlew with French BeeEWR-ORYJun 2024
If you have the space, pack your own food, just make sure it’s not smelly.
Verified travelerFlew with IberiaJFK-MADJul 2024
Spend the money to get Global Entry that’s it
keithFlew with United AirlinesIAH-MUCJul 2024
Regardless of Munich as a final destination or connection, you need to go through passport control, which was not organanized well. I had a connecting flight 90 min after landing, and I barely made it. The line for Passport control had about 500 people in front of me. Be prepared for this when booking if you have a connecting flight.
ChadFlew with American AirlinesDFW-FCOJul 2024
Absolutely get in the earliest boarding position possible if you want to get your carryon luggage on board. If you are over 6’0’ invest in a a quality medical plan for chiropractic care or consider setting appointments with your health care professionals prior to the trip to ensure you can get help when returning.
Verified travelerFlew with Turkish AirlinesIAD-ISTJul 2024
Wear compression socks. If you are really tall get the seat with extra legroom Istanbul airport is hugeeeeee so be prepared and verify that you have enough time between flights if you are connecting Things are more expensive and they accept US$ but obviously charge at the euro rate
HashemFlew with United AirlinesEWR-LHRJul 2024
I don’t think any airline has the best boarding. Maybe American Airlines has the most comfortable and up-to-date airplanes. Always go super early to any airport leave an apple AirTag in your bag always ask Agent if your chair and or seat will be properly working
Lei-SeaFlew with IcelandairIAD-KEFAug 2024
KEF is not like American airport, not a lot of seating and gate is announced when boarding starts so be prepared to move quickly. Food is good in airport and lots of seating around the food areas.
Verified travelerFlew with ITA AirwaysSFO-FCOJul 2024
Pack light as they only allow one carry-on weighing 17 lbs or less. Economy seats are typical in that they are smaller with not much leg room and only tilt back to 120 degrees
Verified travelerFlew with IberiaCLT-MUCAug 2024
American boards the front of the airplane first so there wasn't very much room in the overhead bins by the time the people in the back of the airline boarded.
MedaFlew with LufthansaDEN-FRAJun 2024
Make sure your passport isn’t expiring within 6 months of your flight. Check in online. And get an e visa
CraigFlew with United AirlinesIAD-LHRJun 2024
Get to beginning of boarding group early. Bring as little on board as possible due to small overhead bin space.
RobertFlew with American AirlinesJFK-FCOJul 2024
Take later flight in evening so passengers more tir e and sleeping. Get your own food before flight.
DouglasFlew with ITA AirwaysIAD-FCOAug 2024
Check out the aircraft used, seat comfort, and quality of meal service, especially in business class.
karenFlew with American AirlinesMIA-MADAug 2024
leave two hours for your flight connection in Madrid if it's not your final destination
MikeFlew with British AirwaysORD-FCOJun 2024
Make sure you check the plane type and economy seating space.
Verified travelerFlew with IberiaBOS-MADJul 2024
Good luck- have your phone charged and your confirmation number handy
Verified travelerFlew with IberiaJFK-MADJul 2024
Book directly from airline, at least will have direct communication
LexFlew with TAP AIR PORTUGALIAD-LISAug 2024
I had long wait at customs. Please plan accordingly.
MichaelFlew with CondorSFO-FRAJun 2024
Bring snacks, make sure you follow luggage guidelines,
CarolFlew with LufthansaSTL-FRAJul 2024
Get to airport at least 1.5 hr early.
MarinaFlew with LufthansaEWR-NCEJun 2024
Priority luggage came out of the plain the last one. Diffucult to navicate between first and secod terminal to get a rented car,
PaulFlew with British AirwaysJFK-LGWApr 2024
Bring your own wired headphones and two pin 3.5mm adapter if you want a decent sound experience from the in flight entertainment. If you're vegetarian, there will be an option in flight - no need to order through your booking before the trip.
Verified travelerFlew with LufthansaSEA-FRAApr 2024
If you don't have checked luggage, no need to be in a rush to line up. There will be a spot for your little carry-on rollie bag, so relax until the line is down to board the plane.
Verified travelerFlew with British AirwaysBNA-LHRMar 2024
Be prepared to not have WiFi. The plane itself was a nice comfortable plane. The service from the crew is excellent. I always bring my own headset during a flight, so I would suggest doing that.
Verified travelerFlew with United AirlinesIAD-FRAMar 2024
Pay extra for a little better seating. Definitely worth it
JordanFlew with British AirwaysJFK-LHRMay 2024
Connections can take some time to figure out at LHR. They often don’t assign connecting gate till just before boarding. So be ready for that.
ThuFlew with TAP AIR PORTUGALSFO-LISApr 2024
Weigh bags. They will check. Check in with gate or desk. Sometimes the e ticket will not work for boarding.
RobertFlew with LufthansaDEN-MUCApr 2024
Make sure luggage can make connecting flight. Bring small luggage of supplies in case your bags are lost or delayed.
Verified travelerFlew with British AirwaysLAX-LHRMar 2024
Pack your own food if you have dietary restrictions and fly other airlines if possible
BarbaraFlew with Aer LingusBOS-DUBMay 2024
Pack what you need in a carryon since it is likely you'll arrive without luggage.
Verified travelerFlew with LufthansaCLT-MUCMar 2024
Don’t expect to sleep. Bring a sleeping pill and an eye shield.
MichelleFlew with British AirwaysLAX-LHRMay 2024
Make sure you separate your luggage tags from your tickets
FreddieFlew with IcelandairORD-KEFMay 2024
If you’re in business class board first to avoid queuing
Verified travelerFlew with British AirwaysSEA-LHRApr 2024
Bring a sack lunch -- airport food was very expensive.
Verified travelerFlew with United AirlinesDEN-MUCApr 2024
More than 60 minutes to change planes are better.
VaitsaFlew with British AirwaysJFK-LHRApr 2024
Be early and pay attention to gate changes.
KariFlew with British AirwaysORD-LHRMay 2024
Always check to confirm your assistance is in system. No wheelchair waiting for me in London. Had no clue about airport or how to get around. Got lost easy
MichaelFlew with IberiaJFK-CDGJan 2024
Make sure your toiletries are travel size. Check in for your flight extra early, and dress warmly, because Paris can be brutally cold in the winter.
leaniepenneFlew with British AirwaysJFK-LHRJan 2024
Dress appropriate for the season and be comfortable, arrive early for checking in case there are unexpected changes or delays.
AaronFlew with American AirlinesORD-LHRDec 2023
Find a flight where you are allowed to choose your seats before the day of boarding for anything international.
Verified travelerFlew with LufthansaSFO-MUCFeb 2024
Try to find flights with layovers of two hours or more To prevent missing connecting flights.
BarrettFlew with DeltaMSP-AMSJan 2024
Window seats are the best bet for those looking to sleep.
AliFlew with French BeeLAX-ORYDec 2023
eat before your flight and download entertainment on your phone
DiamondFlew with DeltaLAX-AMSJan 2024
Put some media on your phone and iPad...the wifi worked on the way there but not the way home...its finicky (unless u pay for it). There aren't that many options for the player in front of you. Also bring your own headphones with the appropriate jack that can plug in, they may not have one for passengers for free. Food is good but they may run out of what you want.
HelenFlew with LufthansaLAX-FRADec 2023
Board the flight with everyone since they don’t seem to check and the boarding scanning is no longer a scan of your documents. You walk through the gate one person at a time, even the kiddos. Luggage bins were so full. Check it in and don’t forget air tags. That provided great comfort to know your luggage’s proximity.
Verified travelerFlew with British AirwaysBOS-LHRJan 2024
Leave plenty of time if connecting in London as most connecting flights are in a different terminal which requires a bus or tram ride. Also if you’re not at the gate 30 minutes ahead they will not let you on the plane. Apparently this is a Heathrow not airline rule.
Verified travelerFlew with Turkish AirlinesIAH-ISTFeb 2024
Don’t pay extra for assigned seats, they will put you wherever they can, Eat less than 1/2 the food they bring. Drink more water. If you plan to use your noise canceling headphones, the still use the older 2 pron outlets, bring your old adapter!
ShaunaFlew with British AirwaysLAX-LHRDec 2023
I would suggest calling the airline to make sure that their TV screens work on the back of the seats, and if they don’t work that the entertainment option would work on your cell phones.
CorinneFlew with SWISSJFK-ZRHDec 2023
Note that you have to pay extra for checked luggage on certain economy flights. Be at the airport 3 hours prior, security check can take time.
CurtFlew with American AirlinesBNA-LHRDec 2023
If you are connecting especially in bad weather pack spare clothes / travel sized toiletries in your carry-on.
Verified travelerFlew with British AirwaysLAX-MADDec 2023
Measure the on -board bag using a medicine scale, becouse Iberia uses zero tolerance
JustinFlew with Norse Atlantic UKJFK-LGWFeb 2024
Travel in relaxed clothes. Don’t over-eat. Avoid caffeine and alcohol.

FAQs for booking flights from the United States to Europe

  • What are some of the passport and visa requirements for United States citizens traveling to France?

    Citizens of the United States need to have a valid passport and make sure that the passport remains valid for at least 90 days beyond their date of departure from France. When traveling on vacation, there is no need to get a visa so long as you plan on staying for less than 90 days in France.

  • If I plan on vacationing in Greece, what are some all the quickest ways I can get there from the United States?

    Most Travelers in the United States flying to Greece will go to the Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH). When you are departing from the west coast of the United States and an airport like the San Francisco International Airport (SFO), your quickest option will be a board one-stop flights offered by Lufthansa they have layovers at Munich Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC).

  • If I plan on traveling to Germany for Oktoberfest, what are the best airport choices?

    By far, the best airport choice is to travel to Munich Airport (MUC), which is the city where this event is held. When traveling from the United States, you can find nonstop flights aboard Lufthansa from both Los Angeles International Airport and John F. Kennedy International Airport, and there are one-stop flights on the same airline from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW).

  • If I am traveling to the International Music Summit in Ibiza, what are some of the best ways to get there from the United States?

    One of the most convenient airport choices to get to this event is to travel to the Ibiza Airport (IBZ). When traveling from John F. Kennedy International Airport, you will find one-stop flights aboard Air Europa and Iberia to this airport. If you are traveling from the West Coast of the United States from an airport such as Los Angeles International Airport, you can travel on one-stop flights aboard British Airways and Vueling.

  • If I would like to make my way to an eastern European country such as Poland, what are some good flight options from the United States?

    Most Travelers in the United States making their way to this country will fly to the Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW). If you’re departing from a large city on the East Coast United States such as the Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), the quickest trips occur on one-stop flights aboard Scandinavian Airlines that have layovers at Kastrup Copenhagen Airport (CPH).

  • Which airline is the best choice for nonstop flights to Sweden from the United States?

    By far, your best choice is going to be SAS Airlines since they are based in Stockholm and have a reputation for offering great flight options to Sweden from the United States. One example of this would be the nonstop flights they offer between Chicago O' Hare International Airport (ORD) and Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN).  

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from the United States to Europe?

    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 the United States to Europe.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from the United States to Europe 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 the United States to Europe?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from the United States to Europe with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from the United States to Europe?

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

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Europe?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Europe is Tuesday when return tickets can be as cheap as £577. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, when return prices are £645 on average.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Europe?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Europe is generally in the evening, when retur flights cost £708 on average. Morning departures are around 100% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Europe is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is £878.

Top tips for finding a cheap flight out of the United States

  • A popular city in Europe that people from Los Angeles often travel to is Paris. Most travelers will utilize Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) as their departure airport, and to Paris Orly Airport there are non-stop flights aboard French Bee and Air Caraibes, and to Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) there are direct flights aboard Air France and Delta Airlines.
  • A city that is quite popular with travelers departing from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is London. Some of the non-stop flight options available from the airport to London include flights aboard Finnair, Iberia, Virgin Atlantic, and American Airlines to Heathrow Airport (LHR), as well as non-stop flights aboard Norse Atlantic Airways, British Airways, and JetBlue to Gatwick Airport (LGW).
  • Passengers in the United States traveling to any city in England and planning on renting a car should know that children must use a car seat until they are at least 12 years old. Parents can utilize the most appropriate type of child restraint based on the age and size of their child.
  • When travelers in the center of the United States want to travel to the popular city of Berlin, they most often will depart on international flights from Chicago O' Hare International Airport (ORD). From this airport, passengers can find one-stop flights to Berlin Brandenburg Airport Willy Brandt (BER) aboard LOT Airlines, Icelandair, and Lufthansa.
  • When parents plan on taking their children to France and will be driving a rental car, it is important to know that children up to 15 months of age must travel in a rear-facing car seat, and then up to four years old must travel in a forward-facing car seat. After that, any child up to 12 years of age needs to travel in either a booster seat or on a booster cushion.
  • One of the most popular destinations in Europe for travelers from the United States is Madrid. When traveling from the large city of Boston and the Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), travelers can find nonstop flight options aboard Iberia, Finnair, and American Airlines to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD).
  • Another destination that is quite popular for visitors traveling to Europe is Vienna. When flying from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL), passengers can find a number of one-stop flights aboard both United Airlines and Lufthansa that travel to Vienna International Airport (VIE).

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from the United States to Europe

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from the United States to Europe? 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.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 8937 reviews
7.7Boarding
8.1Crew
7.1Entertainment
7.3Comfort
6.6Food
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We had to deboard 2 times due to maintenance issues. They changed the plane, and then we got deviated to LAX due to maibtenance issues on the other plane, had to sleep at LAX and los a full day.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Sept 2025SFO - MEX
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We had to deboard 2 times due to maintenance issues. They changed the plane, and then we got deviated to LAX due to maibtenance issues on the other plane, had to sleep at LAX and los a full day.

Everything was good, except the seats in economy were so close together, you could barely get out when the seat in front of your was reclined. If the airlines keep jamming in more and more seats, it will become intolerable. I will look for another airline that considers customer comfort and does not keep adding more rows of seats for more profit.

The newer screen was super cool and had the option to watch many different shows or movies. Crew was polite and helpful. However again, many children screaming bloody murder and kicking my seat, and parents doing nothing about it as usual.

Flight was good and crew was super polite. However, there were around 5 kids screaming the WHOLE 2 hours. I understand kids have to come but parents need to do something to control their children. They make the experience terrible, especially after finishing 16 hour shifts at the hospital I needed some sleep, which I did not get.

IAD with the archaic people movers is just a place to be avoided.

Great service on board. Boarding a bit slow due to process. Food was pretty average.

Tastless food and too obvious lack of enthusiasm for service in the economy vesus business class

All of the United employees I interacted with were professional and courteous. The aircraft was clean, the food on the flight was good. No complaints here.

I had no checked baggage but was required to hand over carry on baggage at the door of the plane. There was a lot of overboard space in the plane and I was one of the last ones. I ran to get my carry on but it was gone. I was given back at the plane door in Toronto, so the wait was not as long as it would have been at the carousel.

Armrest controller on my seat 35D and nextbooennseat 35E did not work right. Hard to press buttons to recognize and 35D had constantnpressure either upmost down somit was nearly impossible to make selections. .

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.

Too hot. Asked for an extra glass of water and was ignored. Asked to sit in empty seats that were open because it was so hot and crowded and was denied and the seats were empty the entire flight

Terrible leg room - I’m 5’3” and my knees were touching the seat in front of me. When the person sitting in front of me leaned back, there was about 15 inches of space between my head and the TV screen which made it awkward to view movies. Last year they had decent food, but this year the only tasty item on the trip was dessert.

The flight was delayed leaving Philadelphia due to “catering” and consequently arrived in Dublin some 75 minutes later than scheduled. Consequently this caused me to miss my connecting flight to Glasgow and I had to spend the night in Dublin.

The flight from Cincinnati to Philadelphia was satisfactory and uneventful.

It was truly a horrible flight. We were delayed almost 2 hours. The seats were so tiny, my legs were hurting the entire flight. When i finally made it to Ireland i missed my connecting flight because we left Newark late. I will most likely never fly Aer Lingus again

Dear Aer Lingus Customer Care, I am writing to formally raise a complaint regarding my recent experience on Aer Lingus flight EI53 from Dublin to Seattle on 22/08/2025. Both my wife and I were seated in 15D, 15E directly under a faulty air conditioning unit. Even though the unit was switched off, cold air continued seeping through the sides and blew directly onto us for the entire duration of the flight (over 9 hours). We reported the issue to the cabin crew, but the only attempted solution was placing a piece of food-packaging sticker over the vent. Unsurprisingly, this had no effect. When we pressed further, the crew told us: “It is hard to fix it because we don’t have an engineer on board.” As a result, my wife and I remained exposed to constant cold airflow for the whole flight, and both of us became unwell afterwards, experiencing chills, sore throat and fever at the end of the flight. This has caused significant distress, disrupted our work plans. This experience highlights both a serious maintenance issue and a lack of adequate care for passengers. We therefore request: A full investigation into the defective AC system on this aircraft. An explanation of why no effective remedy (such as reseating us) was provided. Compensation for the illness and disruption caused to both myself and my wife. We ask for a full written response within 28 days. Should this matter not be satisfactorily resolved, we are prepared to escalate the complaint to the Irish Aviation Authority and Commission for Aviation Regulation and other relevant authorities. Thank you for your urgent attention to this matter. Sincerely, Temuujin Tuvshingal Myagmarsuren Ganbold

Terrible. The test of an airline is how they deal with problems. There is very little to differentiate between airlines. Aer Lingus failed absolutely. They lost one of my bags even though we had more than a 2 hour connection in Dublin. Trying to get it back has been awful. In checking on line I can see that the bag is in Edinburgh and it was supposed to be delivered today. It wasn't. The number we have in the UK doesn't answer. I had to pay for an international call to speak to somebody. All the woman at the call centre could say was be patient wait. I can tell you when it will be delivered nor can I tell you who the courier is.

Not JetBlue's fault but Aer Lingus never explained how to transfer to JetBlue.

We had a long delay leaving IOM. No food or drunk service as it is a short flight. Shuttled by bus from terminal to plane with packed in conditions on bus.

Overall it was good experience and it was my first trip with Aer Lingus. One thing I was embarrassed was that someone occupied my seat so I was asked to use another seat. Due to this unhappy happening I almost missed the connecting flight because the random seat was far from the flight door. Food was fine, I liked the macaroni and cheese with fresh bread.

It was fortunate that the flight arrived in London in accordance with schedule, and the luggage was promptly transferred to the luggage carousel. However, I find it concerning that even minor issues in economy cabins are prevalent within the industry. American Airlines, in particular, appears to have the least legroom and feels more crowded due to the proximity of neighboring passengers. Additionally, the crew’s adherence to protocol is inconsistent. While they may enforce certain rules set by the FAA on a select few individuals, they often overlook numerous violations, such as failing to reset seat recline during landing.

We liked the flight but while we purchased an aisle seat, our seats had a different configuration on this flight. A fellow passenger suggested that the airplane had been changed. Too bad we were not informed and had no chance to modify our seat preferences. We were stuck in the window and middle seats with no chance to walk around and go to the bathroom without disturbing our sleeping fellow passenger.

The crew were not very personable. The crew did not serve tea or coffee. The bathroom was not kept clean. Two out of the 5 toilets in the cabin weren't working.

It was extremely cold in the back of the plane. The seats are uncomfortable and space very small. Crew was excellent as usual.

Check in needed to be in person, not nice. Also I won’t do connections in Charlotte again because you need to go through security again and short connections become a problem

Iberia lost my bag, said they found it in another country, said they sent it to me, but never did. Went my whole trip without my stuff, but expecting it to show up because that’s what they said would happen. Their communication sucks, their website sucks, and to top it all off, their seats are small and uncomfortable. They’re bad at their jobs and they should feel bad about themselves. Do not even get me started on the flight home. AVOID!

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Boarding was 2 1/2 late no explanation Captain said he did not know why, but he rested at home for an extra couple of hours. Food was edible, Nothing more.

I liked the comfort of the plane. It was unexpected from past experiences.

BEWARE!!! Iberia changes your seats at random. I paid for a window seat and they changed it to one in the middle aisle resting against the bathroom- can’t lean back + hear every flush. This on a 11 hour flight.. There were families that were broken up with separate seats all over the plane. Lots of upset passengers showing their seat confirmation to the besieged and helpless airline steward. Also, the gluten free meal was tasteless.

The seating has become ridiculous… like a contest to see how narrow and short they can be made- forcing anyone over 5’1 to pay more to not be twisting oneself into a pretzel. Really insane- would have thought BA was better than this. Frankly- it cancels out a lot of the positive aspects.

flight was delayed from BWI to London - missed my connecting flight & then connecting flight (also British Air) was delayed - food is awful, TV & movie selection is great

Three major things that led to my low rating, 1. Internet wasn't available for the whole time, and 2. TV became available way into flight, after numerous system reboots, and 3. Food is not good at all.

Super tight economy class. My knees were hitting the back of seat in front of me (I'm only 5'6"). My small backpack (sized according to their required dimensions) would not fit under the seat in front of me because there is a box (is that the life jacket?) in the way. Over all, extremely uncomfortable. I forgive the tasteless food, but the tight seating was torture

Didn’t fly with them as someone had cancelled my flight

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.

Online check-in 24 hours in advance something seems not so easy to check in to pick seats and to print a boarding pass

I like the crew, very welcoming. Food can be better. The seat arms don’t go up so. I could use the empty seat next to mine to relax better. 3hrs delay 😠

Boarding was efficient and quick, crew was very attentive, seats were comfortable.

Everything was very good! I personally struggled with the heat in the cabin for the first 2 hours

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