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11:10 am - 3:23 pmDTW-SFO
7h 13m1 stop
8:53 pm - 12:57 pmSFO-DTW
13h 04m1 stop
$258Frontier
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Thu, Nov 14 - Sat, Nov 16
4:21 pm - 10:06 pmDTW-SFO
8h 45m1 stop
2:07 pm - 3:44 pmSFO-DTW
22h 37m2 stops
$260Alaska Airlines
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Wed, Dec 11 - Wed, Jan 15
10:30 pm - 7:59 amDTW-SFO
12h 29m1 stop
6:05 am - 8:14 pmSFO-DTW
11h 09m1 stop
$261Frontier
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Sun, Dec 22 - Mon, Jan 13
9:38 pm - 11:13 amDTW-SFO
16h 35m1 stop
6:05 am - 8:08 pmSFO-DTW
11h 03m1 stop
$262Frontier
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Wed, Nov 27 - Fri, Dec 13
12:22 pm - 5:13 pmDTW-SFO
7h 51m1 stop
6:09 pm - 10:06 amSFO-DTW
12h 57m1 stop
$292Sun Country Air
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Mon, Apr 21 - Wed, Apr 23
12:36 pm - 10:51 pmDTW-SFO
13h 15m1 stop
11:59 pm - 11:26 amSFO-DTW
8h 27m1 stop
$320Sun Country Air
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Thu, Dec 19 - Wed, Jan 1
4:40 pm - 7:49 amDTW-SFO
18h 09m1 stop
6:45 am - 10:45 pmSFO-DTW
13h 00m1 stop
$394United Airlines
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Wed, Dec 4 - Sat, Dec 7
4:40 pm - 11:45 amDTW-SFO
22h 05m1 stop
11:10 pm - 9:28 pmSFO-DTW
19h 18m2 stops
$427United Airlines
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Wed, Dec 11 - Mon, Jan 13
7:00 am - 5:42 pmDTW-SFO
13h 42m1 stop
6:15 am - 10:36 pmSFO-DTW
13h 21m1 stop
$437Delta
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Tue, Dec 17 - Sat, Jan 18
6:35 am - 2:43 pmDTW-SFO
11h 08m1 stop
6:06 am - 6:55 pmSFO-DTW
9h 49m1 stop
$467American Airlines
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Thu, Nov 28 - Thu, Dec 5
9:19 am - 8:05 pmDTW-SFO
13h 46m1 stop
Tue, Nov 12
4:42 pm - 8:54 amDTW-SFO
19h 12m2 stops
$152Alaska Airlines
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Wed, Jan 29
8:05 pm - 12:49 pmDTW-SFO
19h 44m1 stop
$155Frontier
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Mon, Nov 11
1:12 pm - 12:50 pmDTW-SFO
26h 38m1 stop
$157Frontier
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Thu, Dec 5
12:35 pm - 12:15 amDTW-SFO
14h 40m1 stop
$167Delta
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Mon, Dec 9
6:35 am - 2:43 pmDTW-SFO
11h 08m1 stop
$196American Airlines
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Thu, Nov 28
11:15 am - 9:47 pmDTW-SFO
13h 32m2 stops
$221United Airlines
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Tue, Dec 17
5:00 pm - 11:55 amDTW-SFO
21h 55m2 stops
$228United Airlines
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Tue, Jan 28
7:03 am - 6:26 pmDTW-SFO
14h 23m1 stop
$263Delta
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Thu, Nov 28
6:35 am - 3:38 pmDTW-SFO
12h 03m1 stop
$277American Airlines
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Wed, Jan 1
10:06 pm - 12:49 pmDTW-SFO
17h 43m1 stop
6:00 am - 10:07 amSFO-DTW
25h 07m1 stop
$287Frontier
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Mon, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 6
10:06 pm - 12:49 pmDTW-SFO
17h 43m1 stop
8:53 pm - 12:57 pmSFO-DTW
13h 04m1 stop
$290Frontier
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Mon, Nov 4 - Sat, Nov 9
5:45 am - 4:11 pmDTW-SFO
13h 26m1 stop
8:53 pm - 12:52 pmSFO-DTW
12h 59m1 stop
Sun, Nov 3 - Sun, Nov 17
5:45 am - 4:11 pmDTW-SFO
13h 26m1 stop
11:59 pm - 9:43 amSFO-DTW
6h 44m1 stop
Sun, Nov 3 - Sun, Nov 10
7:17 am - 9:40 amDTW-SFO
5h 23mnonstop
5:00 am - 10:36 pmSFO-DTW
14h 36m1 stop
$635United Airlines
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Mon, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 20
12:15 pm - 9:15 pmDTW-SFO
12h 00m1 stop
5:49 pm - 3:54 pmSFO-DTW
19h 05m2 stops
$680United Airlines
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Mon, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 20
4:32 pm - 6:33 pmDTW-SFO
5h 01mnonstop
5:40 am - 1:06 pmSFO-DTW
4h 26mnonstop
$839Delta
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Mon, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 20
11:54 am - 7:05 pmDTW-SFO
10h 11m1 stop
12:30 am - 11:19 amSFO-DTW
7h 49m1 stop
$853American Airlines
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Mon, Nov 4 - Tue, Nov 19
1:48 pm - 8:49 pmDTW-SFO
10h 01m1 stop
12:30 am - 11:19 amSFO-DTW
7h 49m1 stop
$858American Airlines
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Mon, Nov 4 - Tue, Nov 19
8:35 am - 10:39 amDTW-SFO
5h 04mnonstop
10:58 pm - 6:25 amSFO-DTW
4h 27mnonstop
$869Delta
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Fri, Nov 1 - Wed, Nov 6
8:40 pm - 11:00 pmDTW-SFO
5h 20mnonstop
10:59 pm - 6:29 amSFO-DTW
4h 30mnonstop
$609Delta
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Sat, Dec 21 - Thu, Jan 2
8:35 am - 10:55 amDTW-SFO
5h 20mnonstop
3:58 pm - 11:28 pmSFO-DTW
4h 30mnonstop
$619Delta
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Fri, Dec 20 - Sun, Jan 5
8:55 pm - 11:11 pmDTW-SFO
5h 16mnonstop
5:40 am - 1:06 pmSFO-DTW
4h 26mnonstop
$629Delta
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Mon, Nov 25 - Mon, Dec 2
7:00 am - 9:31 amDTW-SFO
5h 31mnonstop
1:05 pm - 8:40 pmSFO-DTW
4h 35mnonstop
$637United Airlines
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Thu, Feb 27 - Sun, Mar 2
3:56 pm - 6:07 pmDTW-SFO
5h 11mnonstop
5:40 am - 1:06 pmSFO-DTW
4h 26mnonstop
$639Delta
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Sun, Nov 24 - Sat, Nov 30
7:17 am - 9:40 amDTW-SFO
5h 23mnonstop
10:39 pm - 6:19 amSFO-DTW
4h 40mnonstop
$649United Airlines
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Thu, Nov 21 - Sun, Nov 24
8:35 am - 10:55 amDTW-SFO
5h 20mnonstop
10:59 pm - 6:29 amSFO-DTW
4h 30mnonstop
$654Delta
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Thu, Dec 19 - Fri, Jan 3
4:30 pm - 6:39 pmDTW-SFO
5h 09mnonstop
5:40 am - 1:06 pmSFO-DTW
4h 26mnonstop
$659Delta
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Wed, Dec 25 - Tue, Dec 31
5:20 pm - 7:30 pmDTW-SFO
5h 10mnonstop
10:59 pm - 6:29 amSFO-DTW
4h 30mnonstop
$668Delta
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Fri, Dec 20 - Fri, Jan 3
8:55 pm - 11:11 pmDTW-SFO
5h 16mnonstop
5:40 am - 1:06 pmSFO-DTW
4h 26mnonstop
$669Delta
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Thu, Nov 14 - Tue, Dec 3

Flights from Detroit to San Francisco - Travel Insights & Trends

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

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

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

What is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco is April, where tickets cost $434 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and October, where the average cost of tickets is $568 and $556 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco?

The average price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $696 on average

How far in advance should I book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco, 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 108 days before departure.

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Low season

April

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$150
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 1% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 12% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Detroit to San Francisco

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

  • Does DTW have a prayer center?

    Yes. There is a religious reflection room for all travelers. It is located on both terminals. This is where you can meditate before departing from the airport. There are no restrictions based on the type of religion you subscribe to. It enables you to interact socially with travelers from a different religious backgrounds.

  • Are pets allowed at DTW Airport?

    Yes. Pets are allowed on request. It has a pet-friendly area where your pet is offered the necessary services. There is a pet therapy program for dogs that helps reduce the fear created by traveling with certified therapy dogs. This is located at Evans and McNamara Terminals.

  • Where can one grab a meal at SFO Airport?

    Several coffee shops are open around the airport. They are located at Terminals 1 and 3. You can have some hot coffee on arrival at the airport. There are vending machines too for those who are in a hurry. They are open between 6 am and 11 pm.

  • Which business facilities are offered at SFO Airport?

    A business center is available for you to get facilities for business events, brand launching, meeting clients and seminars. The center has all the necessary facilities you might need as a business traveler. The Internet allows you to connect to other partners or clients through your mobile device or laptop.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco was $150 for a one-way ticket and $258 for a round-trip.

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

    A passport is not required to fly from Detroit to San Francisco.

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

    Detroit and San Francisco are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Detroit from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and will be arriving at San Francisco.

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

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Detroit to San Francisco flight route: Delta, Horizon Air, American Airlines, Air Canada, Sun Country Air, United Airlines, JetBlue, Spirit Airlines, Silver Airways, and Alaska Airlines.

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

    The Boeing 737-900 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Detroit to San Francisco flight route.

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Detroit to San Francisco are Delta and JetBlue. With an average price for the route of $611 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 $247 and an overall rating of 7.5.

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

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

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

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

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

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $403 or less one-way and $609 or less round-trip.
  • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) has a VIP Lounge for the Armed Services. All the military members, veterans, and their families departing from the airport can use the lounge at will. The lounge is referred to as the freedom center. It is located inside Evans Terminal near Gate D17. Here you can have some rest before departing from the airport. It operates daily from 6 am to 11 pm.
  • DTW Airport has nursing rooms for lactating mothers. It is located at the McNamara Terminal and Evans Terminal. Baby changing tables are available for the mothers to change clothes and diapers for their babies. Diaper dispensers are also available. The mothers can also breastfeed the baby with a lot of privacy and freedom while seated on comfortable benches.
  • DTW Airport has lounges located at McNamara Terminals. They include Delta Air Lines, Delta Sky Club and Lufthansa Senator Lounge located at the North Terminal. There are excellent foods available to all the departing travelers. Drinks and snacks are also available depending on what you want to serve. Wi-Fi is also available for you to surf the net.
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO) offers facilities for disabled travelers arriving at the airport. They have designated parking areas between all the terminals. Wheelchairs are provided upon request before the day of your arrival at the airport. A ramp is available for you to easily access the place using a wheelchair. Adapted restrooms are also available for you.
  • SFO Airport has car rental facilities located in the car rental center. You can access this through the free AirTrain. The car rental agencies include Alamo, Avis, SIXT, National and Hertz. Courtesy shuttles are also available from companies such as Airport Van Rental, Fox, Nu and Payless. This helps you avoid the stress of looking for a car to use on arrival at the airport.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from Detroit to San Francisco?

Find which airlines fly direct from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to San Francisco

Monday

Air France, Air New Zealand, Asiana Airlines, +5 more

Air France, Air New Zealand, +6 more

Tuesday

Air France, Air New Zealand, Asiana Airlines, +5 more

Air France, Air New Zealand, +6 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, Asiana Airlines, Delta, +4 more

Air New Zealand, Asiana Airlines, +5 more

Thursday

Air France, Air New Zealand, Asiana Airlines, +5 more

Air France, Air New Zealand, +6 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, Asiana Airlines, Delta, +4 more

Air New Zealand, Asiana Airlines, +5 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand, Asiana Airlines, China Eastern, +7 more

Air New Zealand, Asiana Airlines, +8 more

Sunday

Air France, Air New Zealand, Asiana Airlines, +4 more

Air France, Air New Zealand, +5 more

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Nonstop returns

San Francisco to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Monday

Air France, Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +6 more

Air France, Air New Zealand, +7 more

Tuesday

Air France, Air New Zealand, China Southern, +5 more

Air France, Air New Zealand, +6 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, Delta, KLM, +4 more

Air New Zealand, Delta, +5 more

Thursday

Air France, Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +6 more

Air France, Air New Zealand, +7 more

Friday

Air France, Air New Zealand, Delta, +5 more

Air France, Air New Zealand, +6 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, China Southern, +6 more

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +7 more

Sunday

Air France, Air New Zealand, Delta, +4 more

Air France, Air New Zealand, +5 more

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Top 5 airlines serving from Detroit to San Francisco

 
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DeltaOverall score based on 8835 reviews
8.2Boarding
7.9Comfort
7.9Entertainment
8.5Crew
7.3Food
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I appreciated friendly service from check-in, to boarding, to in-flight amenities! Attendants were accommodating and helpful. Thank you! Elaine

10.0 ExcellentElaine, Oct 2024DTW - YYZ
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I appreciated friendly service from check-in, to boarding, to in-flight amenities! Attendants were accommodating and helpful. Thank you! Elaine

Only one side of the heafphone jack work. Crew was friendly and helpful.

Was unsure of this flight due to high winds in CVG from Hurricane Helene. Crew did a great job of getting us to CVG safely.

5 hour delay. They blamed the weather but it was the computer issues they had been dealing with for days.

Flight was delayed due to needing a replacement flight crew. Delta changed the aircraft type in Detroit. One hour delay. But once in the air, good flight

Meh. A late flight meant I missed my connections, and a 2pm LAX arrival turned into gettin in after midnight.

It was good until there was a 3 hour delay because there was not any pilots to fly the plane.

Boarding was chaotic. I didn’t finish dinner because I went to bed early. Breakfast omelet was overcooked and tasteless but croissant was better than usual. Plane was dirty—crumbs in every seam and lavatory was poorly maintained (paint peeling, etc.) and toilet paper had not been refreshed before takeoff. No cubby for storage in first and seat was narrow.

Had a broken tray in business class. Crew just shrugged it off.

Wifi wasn’t working well so we couldn't view any media.

Was realllly smooth. It was delayed but we were well informed.

Delayed by 2.5hrs any longer and they would’ve had to honour their own policy for breaking their own rules and regs. Not cool, especially when I have an infant child that needs to stay on a routine and they get schedules.

To san Francisco it was ok. From sf to Manila it was horrible

Awful, rude staff. Their abrasive comments are unnecessary. Most seek a frictionless experience and will cooperate if you ask. Additional childish bullying of customers is not acceptable or tolerated. We had the same problem with our departure flight. We will never fly United again.

Very poor the plane itself was really old, slight smell that couldn’t be named. I didn’t even get a boarding pass UNTIL AFTER clearing security! Even then, they said when I get to my connected flight I’ll get my 2nd boarding pass there! A bit ridiculous!

No cooked food. Crew was not friendly and not that helpful

Boarding was efficient. Crew was not pleasant and skipped me during a round of beverage service. Older plane with no seat back screens and I couldn’t connect to wifi or their entertainment offerings.

United Airlines was fantastic, however, UnderPricer was a nightmare. I got to the airport 4 hours before my flight. We are moving to New Zealand so had quite a bit of baggage (16 checked items) and so wanted to have plenty of time to get everything taken care of properly. When I went to check in they (United) could only find a ticket for me. The 5 tickets for my children were never officially ticketed. I called Underpricer and they told me it was United's fault and United told me that Underpricer just needs to reissue the tickets, but they refused to. I asked the Underpricer agent to transfer me to his supervisor as I was not getting the help I needed. He told me the supervisor was busy but that he would call me back in 30 minutes. 30 minutes came and went with no phone call. After an hour I called Underpricer back but they would not let me talk to the person I had talked to before, just told me that he was talking with the supervisor and technical support. I called again an hour later, was told the same thing. I tried again later, with only about 30 minutes until my flight was scheduled to leave (meaning I had been at the airport for more than 3 hours with my 5 children trying to get ticketed and board the flight). Also, my husband had moved to New Zealand 3 months prior, I haven't seen him in 3 months, my children hadn't seen their dad in 3 months, we were all extremely eager to get on that flight and get to New Zealand. The situation with the tickets did not get resolved until after it was too late to check our luggage and board our flight. We were devastated. My 11 year old son was in tears at not being able to be on his way to see his dad. Thankfully we were rebooked for the next evening, but that night it felt devastating. We'd been at the airport for 4 hours waiting. My in-laws waited with me and then helped me reload all our baggage and took us home to stay with them for the night. On the newly booked flights we could not sit together - my children were spread throughout the plane. So, even though I had paid extra to select our seats after buying my seats from Underpricer only two of us were able to sit together (thankful that my 11 year old wasn't all by himself, but not happy that my 14 & 16 year old daughters were seated by strangers). I really feel that Underpricer should refund me what I paid for the seating ($120 USD). It was a very frustrating situation and I plan on never using Kayak or Underpricer ever again.

The lady at the check in counter wasn't helpful

Dinner was okay but the breakfast was not eatable on the flight San Francisco to Zurich.

RE Food: Wish there was a choice for No Rating. Flew from Honolulu to Los Angeles on a Red-Eye flight (11:00 pm to 7:30 am). Other than a package of cookies with a beverage choice offered soon after take-off, and a beverage choice shortly before landing, no other food choices were offered. Everyone slept or rested for most of the trip. Nothing to rate. RE Entertainment: Everyone was sleeping most of the flight. Only saw one passenger watch about 30 minutes of entertainment on his iPad. I never attempted to access any entertainment options.

It was on time, which is always a good thing. There wasn’t any food hence my okay rating.

Baby cried a lot. Nothing anyone could do about it. Just part of flying.

The boarding process was such a chaos with everyone crowding at the gates. There was no structure. The onboard crew were fantastic and very good.

For coast to coast travel the A321 and even the NEO, even in first class will never be excellent. That would take a B787 or 777 to accomplish.

The flight crew was fantastic! Which the seats had a small TV.

The foot ottoman cushion was missing on my business class seat.. the hydraulics is on its last leg & seat cushions do not have support or paddling. Heavily dented by butts

also wi-fi never worked attendant said satellite coverage is spotty over water ..... but we were over land!

I was unhappy with having the seat I chose changed at the last minute. I was moved to an aisle seat which did not recline and was next to the bathroom. The bathroom odors made the flight entirely unpleasant. Having carefully chosen my seat months before I was not pleased with my AA experience. In addition, they ran out of tea during flight service, really?

Dallas Hub. American taking ownership for their screwups instead of blaming their contractors and customers, trading their people, their call in service, reservation agents and their ticketing process. Make sure wheelchairs are available especially when the request is in their record.

I know the airline has been open for 40 years and the flight crew looked just as old. The flight attendants were not friendly and rude. They should think of retiring this crew.

The crew was friendly, but I only got a drink, no food.

Flight was late, boarding was a mess, families separated so they could make extra profit.

Great! A delay in taking off but that’s it

Terrible boarding experience at sea tac. Displayed on time departure despite being about an hour behind in boarding time. Boarded a bus to go to the tarmac to then board onto the plane.

Hidden fees everywhere while we aware of the fees but it quickly added up to a premium airline. From 12+ dollars to pick your set to $55 dollars a checked bag. No counter at the Portland Airport until 2 hrs before the flight made it so we couldn't get anything to eat before the flight. Pre checking your bags wasn't working on-line or at the kiosk, so we had to pay extra 5 dollars per bag for counter checking. So after everything was said and done, we ended up paying an extra $200. Plane was nice and clean plane staff was nice and attentive.

Excellent. Except seat C2 starting to be worned down. Very uncomfortable.

22 hour delayed flight. I will not fly again. I missed training due to this.

Well my connecting flight was initially delayed 2 hours. Then it became a 21 hour delay. When I woke up the next morning the flight was then delayed another hour. I ended up missing a day and a half of training due to this. When asked if there was any way I could be transferred to a different flight I was told no because it was under a 24 hour delay. I will not fly with this airline again.

The delay was a pain… Loved the crew and they made up time and treated us very well. Ticket counter was awesome, boarding agents not so much

Stop changing gates at sfo. When you are elderly going back for it’s not fun.

We understand and comply with Frontier’s bag sizes. We’ve had some problems in past while having to await other passengers who do not understand the baggage restrictions or have not prepaid and that is usually our biggest concern (others delaying us) with flying Frontier. Flying OUT of ONT, however, has always been a great experience. I’ve also noted even on delayed Frontier flights very knowledgeable pilots who manage expectations well.

There was no easy way to check in. I don't want to install an app to checkin. I will use alaska from now on because they have a web check in method that is easy.

The crew was ghetto lol I felt like I was on an inner city field trip

Horrible! The short distance flight ended up taking 5 hrs! There was a 3 hr delay for the flight to take off and there was a 70 min wait on the tarmac for some bogus reason that the pilot said the gate he was supposed to board was taken up. After a 30 min wait he said the plane that was supposed to push out of the gate called a medical emergency and 40 min later he ended up boarding another gate. For the initial 3 hr delay there was no information/alert about the gate or delay in the app or the boards up until the boarding time and even beyond! Had to walk all the way to the end of the terminal to find the frontier staff to ask what was going on. Avoid this airline at all costs! If you have carryon bags or checked bags , their prices come equivalent to the prices of more reliable airlines. They are the worst in timeliness at 60% (reported as delayed) this year (check the data) by a high margin even compared to the second worst airline. If you are ok with having a miserable flight experience with the odds close to flip of a coin, feel free to try them. If you value your time , money and flying experience, stay away.

There was nothing to like, flight delayed had to move to different departure areas, disorganized to say the leasr

Delayed for two hours due to trivial issues. No reimbursment. Also on arrival further delay due to terminal malfunction.

Our flight was canceled for no known reason. We weren’t told until we were checking in at 5:00 am. This was after our last flight with Frontier where we sat on the plane for three hours (not an exaggeration) before we took off because of a mechanical issue. We won’t be flying Frontier again.

I went to the Frontier counter in San Jose at 1030am or so on Sunday 10/13/24 to see if I could get an earlier flight to San Diego in lieu of my reserved 630pm flight. One thing led to another, and I was able to obtain an open seat for about $ 56. on the earlier flight. Fine. Then the agent asked if I "was checking a bag". Not knowing that carry-ons cost extra per Frontier policy, I thought that she meant a regular checked bag. Therefore, I said no. Once I got to the gate, the same gate agent who sold me a ticket told me that I had to pay $99 for a carry-on, and that all bags were extra on Frontier. Having never flown on Frontier, I was not aware of this. Part of the issue was that she was not a native English speaker, so there was a miscommunication as to what "bag" meant. I would have preferred for her to have clearly let me know at the front counter that any bag including a carry-on cost $99. It would have had the same outcome, as I had to take my carry-on. But it got hectic at the last minute at the gate itself. The baggage policy should have mentioned "including carry-ons" when we first spoke.

Most horrible airlines. Please avoid it. It's ok to spend $50 extra for delta, united or Alaska

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