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6:20 pm - 10:51 amSAN-PHL
13h 31m1 stop
8:00 am - 8:34 amPHL-SAN
27h 34m2 stops
Tue, May 28 - Tue, Jun 4
9:12 pm - 5:57 pmSAN-PHL
17h 45m2 stops
8:00 am - 8:30 pmPHL-SAN
15h 30m2 stops
$146Spirit Airlines
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Wed, May 29 - Wed, Jun 5
6:10 pm - 11:36 amSAN-PHL
14h 26m1 stop
4:30 pm - 7:16 amPHL-SAN
17h 46m1 stop
Wed, May 29 - Wed, Jun 5
2:38 pm - 6:30 amSAN-PHL
12h 52m1 stop
8:00 am - 7:16 amPHL-SAN
26h 16m1 stop
$156Spirit Airlines
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Wed, May 29 - Wed, Jun 5
6:20 pm - 10:51 amSAN-PHL
13h 31m1 stop
5:10 am - 8:34 amPHL-SAN
30h 24m3 stops
Tue, May 28 - Tue, Jun 4
6:20 pm - 10:51 amSAN-PHL
13h 31m1 stop
7:04 am - 2:40 pmPHL-SAN
10h 36m1 stop
Tue, May 28 - Thu, May 30
2:08 pm - 5:24 amSAN-PHL
12h 16m1 stop
8:30 pm - 7:01 amPHL-SAN
13h 31m1 stop
$180Frontier
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Thu, May 30 - Sat, Jun 8
2:08 pm - 5:24 amSAN-PHL
12h 16m1 stop
8:30 pm - 7:01 amPHL-SAN
13h 31m1 stop
$195Frontier
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Thu, May 30 - Thu, Jun 6
3:03 pm - 5:33 amSAN-PHL
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8:27 pm - 7:01 amPHL-SAN
13h 34m1 stop
$207Frontier
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Wed, Jun 12 - Wed, Jun 19
2:39 pm - 12:08 pmSAN-PHL
18h 29m1 stop
8:30 pm - 5:08 pmPHL-SAN
23h 38m2 stops
$212Frontier
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Tue, Jun 4 - Fri, Jun 7
6:20 pm - 10:51 amSAN-PHL
13h 31m1 stop
$79Sun Country Air
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Tue, May 28
8:06 am - 1:16 amSAN-PHL
14h 10m1 stop
$85Spirit Airlines
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Thu, Jun 6
5:59 pm - 5:42 amSAN-PHL
8h 43m1 stop
$87Frontier
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Wed, Jun 12
2:55 pm - 5:34 amSAN-PHL
11h 39m1 stop
$88Frontier
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Sat, May 25
10:15 pm - 8:36 amSAN-PHL
7h 21m1 stop
$99Delta
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Sat, Aug 17
8:35 am - 6:40 pmSAN-PHL
7h 05m1 stop
$177United Airlines
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Sat, Nov 2
6:46 pm - 10:31 amSAN-PHL
12h 45m2 stops
$224United Airlines
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Tue, Oct 1
6:30 am - 2:50 pmSAN-PHL
5h 20mnonstop
$233American Airlines
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Mon, Jun 24
10:50 pm - 7:04 amSAN-PHL
5h 14mnonstop
$273American Airlines
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Sat, Jun 29
6:15 am - 5:37 pmSAN-PHL
8h 22m1 stop
$392Delta
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Sat, Nov 2
11:04 am - 6:39 amSAN-PHL
16h 35m1 stop
7:04 am - 7:19 pmPHL-SAN
15h 15m1 stop
$204Frontier
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Tue, May 21 - Thu, May 23
8:04 am - 12:10 pmSAN-PHL
25h 06m1 stop
8:24 am - 7:21 pmPHL-SAN
13h 57m1 stop
$220Frontier
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Mon, May 20 - Wed, May 22
8:21 pm - 6:39 amSAN-PHL
7h 18m1 stop
8:55 am - 8:22 pmPHL-SAN
14h 27m1 stop
Mon, May 20 - Wed, May 22
8:04 am - 12:10 pmSAN-PHL
25h 06m1 stop
11:50 am - 10:25 pmPHL-SAN
13h 35m2 stops
Mon, May 20 - Wed, May 22
1:00 pm - 9:00 amSAN-PHL
17h 00m2 stops
1:56 pm - 9:14 amPHL-SAN
22h 18m2 stops
$394Spirit Airlines
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Tue, May 21 - Thu, May 23
11:13 am - 3:41 pmSAN-PHL
25h 28m2 stops
2:15 pm - 11:53 pmPHL-SAN
12h 38m2 stops
$411Spirit Airlines
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Sun, May 19 - Tue, May 21
6:20 am - 11:19 pmSAN-PHL
13h 59m2 stops
10:05 am - 2:53 pmPHL-SAN
7h 48m1 stop
$459United Airlines
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Sat, May 18 - Tue, May 21
8:00 am - 10:49 pmSAN-PHL
11h 49m2 stops
5:49 pm - 10:57 pmPHL-SAN
8h 08m1 stop
$488United Airlines
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Sat, May 18 - Mon, May 20
6:22 am - 2:41 pmSAN-PHL
5h 19mnonstop
8:50 am - 11:33 amPHL-SAN
5h 43mnonstop
$509American Airlines
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Sat, May 18 - Tue, May 21
10:32 pm - 6:43 amSAN-PHL
5h 11mnonstop
8:50 am - 11:33 amPHL-SAN
5h 43mnonstop
$527American Airlines
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Fri, May 17 - Sat, May 25
10:50 pm - 7:04 amSAN-PHL
5h 14mnonstop
6:31 pm - 9:03 pmPHL-SAN
5h 32mnonstop
$365American Airlines
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Tue, Jun 18 - Wed, Jul 17
6:30 am - 2:50 pmSAN-PHL
5h 20mnonstop
3:54 pm - 6:27 pmPHL-SAN
5h 33mnonstop
$415American Airlines
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Thu, Jun 27 - Wed, Jul 10
9:10 am - 5:31 pmSAN-PHL
5h 21mnonstop
3:54 pm - 6:34 pmPHL-SAN
5h 40mnonstop
$437American Airlines
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Wed, Jun 12 - Wed, Jun 19
9:10 am - 5:31 pmSAN-PHL
5h 21mnonstop
3:54 pm - 6:34 pmPHL-SAN
5h 40mnonstop
$463American Airlines
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Wed, Jun 12 - Thu, Jun 20
9:00 am - 5:24 pmSAN-PHL
5h 24mnonstop
3:54 pm - 6:27 pmPHL-SAN
5h 33mnonstop
$465American Airlines
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Thu, Jul 25 - Mon, Jul 29
10:50 pm - 7:04 amSAN-PHL
5h 14mnonstop
6:31 pm - 9:03 pmPHL-SAN
5h 32mnonstop
$475American Airlines
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Tue, Jul 2 - Mon, Jul 8
10:50 pm - 7:04 amSAN-PHL
5h 14mnonstop
8:50 am - 11:36 amPHL-SAN
5h 46mnonstop
$482American Airlines
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Sat, Jun 29 - Sun, Jun 30
10:50 pm - 7:04 amSAN-PHL
5h 14mnonstop
8:50 am - 11:36 amPHL-SAN
5h 46mnonstop
$485American Airlines
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Sat, Jun 8 - Tue, Jun 11
6:22 am - 2:41 pmSAN-PHL
5h 19mnonstop
3:54 pm - 6:34 pmPHL-SAN
5h 40mnonstop
$487American Airlines
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Sat, Jun 1 - Sun, Jun 30
10:50 pm - 7:04 amSAN-PHL
5h 14mnonstop
3:54 pm - 6:34 pmPHL-SAN
5h 40mnonstop
$504American Airlines
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Sat, Jun 15 - Sat, Jun 22

Flights from San Diego to Philadelphia - Travel Insights & Trends

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

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Diego to Philadelphia?

The average price of all flights from San Diego to Philadelphia clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For San Diego to Philadelphia, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Sunday is the most expensive. Flying from Philadelphia back to San Diego, the best deals are generally found on Wednesday, with Monday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Philadelphia?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from San Diego to Philadelphia, 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 San Diego to Philadelphia is August, where tickets cost $412 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and March, where the average cost of tickets is $551 and $519 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Diego to Philadelphia?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from San Diego to Philadelphia, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from San Diego to Philadelphia, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 87 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San Diego to Philadelphia?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the best return deals on flights connecting San Diego to Philadelphia were found on Spirit Airlines ($146) and Frontier ($180). Sun Country Air proposed the cheapest one-way flight at $79.

Which airlines fly non-stop between San Diego and Philadelphia?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from San Diego to Philadelphia.
There is just one airline that flies from San Diego to Philadelphia direct and that is American Airlines. The best one-way deal found from American Airlines for the route is $350.

How many flights are there between San Diego and Philadelphia per day?

Each day, there are 4 nonstop flights that take off from San Diego and land in Philadelphia, with an average flight time of 5h 16m. The most common departure time is 10:00 pm and most flights take off at night. Each week, there are 28 flights and there are the same amount of flights each day 4.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between San Diego and Philadelphia?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from San Diego to Philadelphia take?

Direct flights cover the 2,364 miles separating San Diego to Philadelphia in about 5h 11m.

What’s the earliest departure time from San Diego to Philadelphia?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from San Diego at 6:20 am and will be landing in Philadelphia at 2:39 pm.

What’s the latest departure time from San Diego to Philadelphia?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from San Diego to Philadelphia jets off at 10:50 pm and lands at 7:04 am.

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Low season

February

High season

June

Cheapest flight

$79
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 5% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 2% increase in price.
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When to book flights from San Diego to Philadelphia

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

  • Does Philadelphia International Airport have an airport hotel?

    Yes, if you wish to stay at an airport hotel during your visit, you can book a stay at the Philadelphia Airport Marriott. To access the hotel, take the skybridge from Terminal B or use the free hotel shuttle that departs from the Arrivals Hall every 20min. For those stranded during a layover, Minute Suites provides sleep cabins and workstations you can rent by the hour.

  • What are the most eco-friendly airlines flying from San Diego to Philadelphia?

    There are several nonstop flights from San Diego to Philadelphia. On average, around 964 kg of carbon is emitted from San Diego to Philadelphia flights. Frontier Airlines, Spirit Airlines, and American Airlines are the eco-friendlier airlines operating on this route. They emit 42%, 42%, and 40% less carbon than other airlines, making them the greener option.

  • Which family services are offered at Philadelphia International Airport?

    PHL is a family-friendly airport, and they have provided several services to ensure passengers with families get through comfortably. The airport has provided the Mamava Suites for nursing mothers, each room featuring a bench, power outlet, fold-down table, and a lockable door. Nursing mothers also get 30min free in the airport sleep cabins. The airport also has 42 Companion Care or Family restrooms dotted around the airport. PHL has the Ready for Take-Off play area in Terminal A with aviation-themed climbing toys for the kids.

  • What are the transport options from Philadelphia International Airport?

    PHL is served by the bus. SEPTA provides regular bus services from the airport to various hubs in Philadelphia. The same SEPTA also provides connections to the Amtrak station in Philadelphia. Aside from the bus, SEPTA runs a light rail train connecting the airport to central Philadelphia. Taxis are also available outside the terminal building, and they are metered. You can also opt for shuttles offering door-to-door services or rental cars from the car rental center.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Diego to Philadelphia?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Diego to Philadelphia was $79 for a one-way ticket and $145 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San Diego and Philadelphia?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from San Diego to Philadelphia. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from San Diego to Philadelphia?

    San Diego airport is called San Diego and the only airport in Philadelphia is Philadelphia.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San Diego to Philadelphia?

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Diego to Philadelphia flight route: JetBlue, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Delta, Air Canada, Iberia, and Finnair.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Diego to Philadelphia?

    The Airbus A321neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Diego to Philadelphia flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Diego to Philadelphia?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between San Diego and Philadelphia.

  • On which days can I fly direct from San Diego to Philadelphia?

    There are nonstop flights from San Diego to Philadelphia on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Diego to Philadelphia, Delta or JetBlue?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Diego to Philadelphia are Delta and JetBlue. With an average price for the route of $407 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. JetBlue is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $372 and an overall rating of 7.6.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Diego to Philadelphia?

    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 San Diego to Philadelphia.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Philadelphia from San Diego 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 San Diego to Philadelphia?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Philadelphia with an airline and back to San Diego with another airline. Booking your flights between San Diego and PHL can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

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

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

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Diego to Philadelphia

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $227 or less one-way and $462 or less round-trip.
  • San Diego International Airport (SAN) is a major transportation hub, divided into Terminals 1 and 2. You can easily stroll between the terminals, but take the Airport Loop shuttle service for quicker access. It is available 24h and provides an easy connection between the terminals and the airport complex.
  • United Airlines and Delta are the only airline-affiliated lounges at SAN. To access these lounges, you’ll need a flight ticket and pay a one-time fee at the door. You’re also welcome to relax and unwind at the other airport lounge, Airspace Lounge, which you can access by paying at the door only.
  • SAN is ADA compliant and a fully accessible airport. The airport has provided step-free access to all areas and accessible restrooms for those in wheelchairs. Visual paging monitors, TDD telephones, courtesy carts, and Volunteer Airport Ambassadors are conveniently located throughout the airport.
  • Pets are welcome to travel through SAN. However, TSA requires all pets to remain in their crates while in the airport. They can only leave when walking through security or using the indoor relief areas. You’ll find six outdoor relief areas in SAN and one indoor relief area at Terminal 2.
  • You’re welcome to shop and stock up on essentials at the duty-free shops at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL). There are two locations at PHL, Terminal A-East, and Terminal A-West.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from San Diego to Philadelphia?

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Nonstop departures

San Diego to Philadelphia

Monday

American Airlines, British Airways, Iberia, +1 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +2 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, British Airways, Iberia, +1 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +2 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, British Airways, Iberia, +1 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +2 more

Thursday

American Airlines, British Airways, Iberia, +1 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +2 more

Friday

American Airlines, British Airways, Iberia, +1 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +2 more

Saturday

American Airlines, British Airways, Iberia, +1 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +2 more

Sunday

American Airlines, British Airways, Iberia, +1 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +2 more

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Nonstop returns

Philadelphia to San Diego

Monday

American Airlines, British Airways, Iberia, +1 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +2 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, British Airways, Iberia, +1 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +2 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, British Airways, Iberia, +1 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +2 more

Thursday

American Airlines, British Airways, Iberia, +1 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +2 more

Friday

American Airlines, British Airways, Iberia, +1 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +2 more

Saturday

American Airlines, British Airways, Iberia, +1 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +2 more

Sunday

American Airlines, British Airways, Iberia, +1 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +2 more

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Top 5 airlines serving from San Diego to Philadelphia

 
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DeltaOverall score based on 10673 reviews
8.2Boarding
7.9Comfort
7.4Food
8.6Crew
8.0Entertainment
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Made the Atlanta to Pittsburgh trip many times, with Delta no issues

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2024ATL - PIT
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Made the Atlanta to Pittsburgh trip many times, with Delta no issues

There was a loud squeaky sound the whole time we were flying.

Carly the flight attendant was extremely helpful and very accommodating to passengers on the flight from what I noticed. Couldn't be more satisfied with the service and assistance from Delta's flight attendant, Thanks again Carly!!

I didn’t not like that I could not select my seat and ended up with the worse seat.

The landing was bad and the hostess came two times and i was sleeping but when she served the person that nexts to me I woke up and she didn’t even asked me if I need any drink or snacks two times!!!!

Plane was late because of a mechanical malfunction and the food listed as available was not. Flight attendants seem over worked and under paid. They just done seem happy. And that can be seen in their faces.

Waited 3 hours on a plane to de-ice due to manpower issues. Waited another hour and a half once we landed because of a gate issue. Missed my connections. Created. A total of 13 hours of delay.

Great, on time departure, friendly and accommodating crew, great leg room, Smith flight

Plane was turned around due to fog half way into the flight, Delta did not properly direct passengers to stay on same flight and instead failed to properly rebook on Alaska

Like most domestic flights in the US, you are basically on your own with this airline when it comes to food, so be sure to purchase meals and drinks ahead of time or expect to arrive starving and dehydrated (like I was).

This flight was delayed multiple times and eventually canceled around 2-3ish. Original take off time was around 10:30am. By 3, there were no other options out of Houston, so stuck in Houston for from 3pm - 11am the next day.

I paid $380 for my one-way ticket from California to Minnesota. The fair did not include online check-in. I received instructions from their app to check in at a kiosk. At the kiosk, the boarding pass would not print until an actual person came to verify that I had a personal item and not a carry-on item, On the plane, the person next to me was drunk and allowed to continue to order alcohol. United is garbage I’d rather fly spirit.

Do not like the feeling of being in the basic economy. Everyone should feel good no matter what.

Terrible! The plane was old and you are required to connect your own device to their Wi-Fi rather than have entertainment options in the back of the seat in front of you. The Wi-Fi went out during the flight and there was only one plug for the devices every two seats. Three out of five surrounding my family did not work. The seats and spaces under them were so small I could not fit my backpack, which I’ve always brought on flights and fit before no problem. The crew were unpleasant and patronizing.

Due to one crew member not showing up to work, our flight was significantly delayed causing us to miss our connecting flight in Houston to Mississippi causing us to be delayed by more than 6 hours and missing our event all together. Very disappointing. All because ONE crew member called in sick. United did grant us a $15 meal voucher, which was a small but appreciated concession that I wasn’t able to use because I ordered my lunch and paid for it before applying the concession, and the staff said it was too late to use it. Ugh! We also had a TWO delay coming back from Mississippi, but that was on American Airlines and it was due to weather, so not their fault. Anyway, not at all impressed with United’s handling of our flight and the HUGE disappointment of missing our important family event for our 90 year old mother. All that money and all that stress and emotions for nothing. Having to wait the hour to bring an employee from LAX seemed like something that should not have happened. Why don’t you have a local back-up? Santa Ana is not a little airport in a rural area.

Crew was great and did their best to make us comfortable and captain came out at the beginning to announce why the flight was delayed, weather situation up ahead, and kept us updated throughout the flight.

United WiFi is consistently unusable (it can take 10 mins to load a single web page). If you need Wifi to do work, be prepared to lose half a day of productivity.

Awful. I got stuck next to a person carrying a dog and behind someone with a dog. People need to board these dogs downstairs. The cabin is crowded enough with your pets

Packed in like sardines, very uncomfortable. Sitting the aisle my shoulder was rammed into numerous times by rushing flight attendants. Also flight was very cold.

the head jack on my seat didn't work and the power outlet didn't work for my seat

Tray table was filthy when I sat down. I needed to have someone come clean it because there was food and stains on it WiFi didn’t work after paying for in-flight WiFi. Food was terrible and was not filling at all Chicken was rubbery Flight attendant had an attitude, interrupted me and wasn’t able to answer basic questions about the food selection such as “does the chicken have red sauce in it”. If your flight attendants are not going to know what is in the meals so we can make an educated decision based on dietary restrictions, they shouldn’t be on the plane. My 1.5 year old niece was sleeping and dropped her binkie. I went on the ground under the chairs looking for it. It was at that time that she came up to me as I’m CLEARLY on all 4s with a flashlight and said “I need to get by”. I said one moment please I’m getting something from under the seat (while my head was literally under the seat). Her reply was “no you need to move now” and proceeded to almost push me out of the way. I looked up and all I saw was her toes under my eyes. When I looked in front of me, her private parts were inches away from my face. I then made a comment “you couldn’t waited 2 seconds?” and her response was, “no I need to use the bathroom”. I understand that and would never want to be the reason someone couldn’t get to the bathroom but I was under the seat. She could’ve gone around the other way instead of harassing me, basically placing her private parts on my head and borderline pushing me out of the way. You don’t pay that much for this deplorable experience. This was by far the worst experience I have ever had on American. I will be absolutely thinking twice and thrice about flying American Airlines again. I would rather pay more to fly delta because at least I know their WiFi will work and their flight attendants won’t have a shitty attitude for no reason, nor will they act the way this woman did. Unacceptable.

Great crew. We were delayed so that late passengers could get on the flight. Love the bedding in business class. Good food. Great experience.

Too bad that first class seats do not recline significantly causing discomfort

The experience was great and much better than the flight going out. of course I was in first class but the service was excellent

Food options were limited which is absolutely embarrassing for a Flight of this size The staff did not come around as much and I am not accustomed to such poor service from American Airlines Drinks I believe were limited to soda and water

Was as expected. Good leg room on planes - much appreciated.

Smaller, regional aircraft limits amount of overhead luggage space. At least there were jetways at both BNA and PHL. First class food service was minimal with the usual assortment of packaged snacks (nothing creative) and no handiwipes. American tries to turn around aircraft too quickly without enough time to clean the planes. WIFI service did not include TV programming.

6 plus hour delay with no explanation. No wheelchairs to transport us on arrival. Very disappointed.

Food choice is limited, entertainment better than average, seat leg room terrible

While I received notice that AA 478 was delayed, the flight departed PHX and arrived PHL more than two hours late. The first class cabin service was mediocre; there were no pre-departure beverages offered; there were no warm mixed nuts served with cocktails; there was no personal greeting to me as an Executive Platinum member by the first class flight attendant. While the flight operated safely, its arrival at 0219 in the morning in PHL ended a very long day. I do not feel that American provided first class service.

Never been on this flight as i had missed it due to delayed connecting flight

Missed our departing flight due to poor baggage drop staff. At the airport with 2 & 1/2 hours to spare and waited in bag check in until 15 minutes prior to gates closing before baggage staff asked us to move to the front of the line. We weren’t the only passengers that missed the flight. Poor organizational operations by Spirit staff. Otherwise , the return trip was fine.

My mother was HARASSED AND ACCOSTED by the gate agent for her bag. I pre purchased the bag fee and the gate agent made my 78 year old mother board, deplane, re pay for her bag fee and board again. The gate agent made my mother pick up her own bag and REFUSED to help her, she is an older woman who wasn’t bothering anyone on a flight that had maybe 30’total passengers. I am going to sue this airlines for their HORRIBLE customer service and treatment of my mother, and all this occurred the day after Mother’s Day!!!

Horrible, first flight delayed. They switched my connecting flight while I was en route and even though I was originally supposed to be on the flight going back home to boston, refused to let me board and told me I would have to wait for next flight that was 14 hours later. Ended up renting a car and driving 6.5 hours back home. Still getting messages about flight and it is now showing that the other flight they put me on is now canceled and I would have to wait 24 hours for the next one. I will never book with spirit again

They stuck us with multiple extra fees. I will never fly spirit again

Overall it was a miserable experience... I will never fly spirit for more than a 3 hour flight or overnight.

Kayak does not know that spirit airlines charged me $70 to fly. But the bag check-in was $89 each way. This is false advertising to lure people. Spirit airlines sends bunch of emails after flight purchases to buy wifi, better seats, priority boarding, secure reserved seats. This is false advertising. Up front pricing. I would of flown jet blue or Alaska airlines.

One hour late taking off. Concerning, very hard landing. Uncomfortable seats with no recline. Extremely slow baggage claim. Very professional, knowledgeable flight attendants. Brand new, very clean plane.

Can’t say there was anything I particularly liked. Seats were very tight, leather wrapped plastic. I followed up a much longer and cheaper trip from Honolulu on southwest, everything was phenomenal, this flight was the exact opposite. Blows my mind they charge for water of all things. One of the attendants seemed very rude, I watched a taller gentleman a couple rows forward with his knees pressed into the back of the seat ahead, while the woman in that seat leaned forward the entire flight, I’m sure because she could feel his knees. I’ll be avoiding spirit like the plague from here forward.

Didn’t make the connecting flight due to a delay on our first flight.

Our flight was delayed an hour, then when we got to board our flight finally, we were waiting in our seats for take off for 45 minutes before it was communicated that there was a maintenance issue therefore we waited on the plane for over an hour while that was resolved. We did not get to Phoenix until almost 3 hours after we were originally supposed to. This was the first and last time I will be flying Frontier.

There were 3 leg for the trip and each leg was delayed by 90 minutes or more. The boarding process takes forever with people waiting on the jetway even though most folks do not have carry-on. The whole process is poorly managed.

They cancelled the flight then did nothing to help us rebook. It was awful - I won’t fly with them again

The process of buying the ticket and navigating all the hidden charges that Frontier throws at you was a terrible experience. The actual airport experience and flying was fine.

The truck that was refueling the plane drove away with the hose still connected to the plane and ripped part of the plane off with it

Terrible. Seats are bad and the baggage policy is inconsistent

Better than I expected but I did pay for a seat and carry on bags ahead of time.

Crew members are very rude and not cooperate with passengers.

I hope to avoid flying with them in the future. First flight got cancelled then got stuck with a 13 hour layover in Denver. The process was long and frustrating to many people.

Flight was delayed on the runway for 40 minutes the crew did not even offer even water to passengers to compensate for the flight delayed. The flight was delayed due to aircraft mechanical issues. Worst customer service ever

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