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10:45 pm - 5:05 pmMIA-GIG
17h 20m1 stop
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13h 35m1 stop
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$1,858Delta
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$1,133American Airlines
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Flights to Rio de Janeiro - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends for flights to Rio de Janeiro to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest flight to Rio de Janeiro?

These are the best prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
The flight route New York to Rio de Janeiro was the most popular route on KAYAK over the last 3 days. A return flight could be found for $643. Also in the last 3 days, Miami was the most budget-friendly place to find a flight to Rio de Janeiro with one-way tickets at $233 and $469 round-trip.

How much is a flight to Rio de Janeiro?

The average and cheapest price for all flights to Rio de Janeiro from each origin found by users searching on KAYAK in the last month.
On average, a flight to Rio de Janeiro costs $1,009. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $281 and departed from Miami. The most popular routes on KAYAK are Miami to Rio de Janeiro which costs $1,155 on average, and New York to Rio de Janeiro, which costs $1,223 on average.
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What is the cheapest day to fly to Rio de Janeiro?

The average price of all flights to Rio de Janeiro clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Rio de Janeiro is Tuesday where tickets can be as cheap as $893. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where prices are $1,005 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Rio de Janeiro?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights to Rio de Janeiro, 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 to Rio de Janeiro is September, where tickets cost $747 on average for one-way flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of tickets from the United States is $1,412 and $1,102 respectively. For return trips, the best month to travel is September with an average price of $731.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Rio de Janeiro?

The average price for all flights to Rio de Janeiro depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
The cheapest time of day to fly to Rio de Janeiro is generally in the morning, when flights cost $748 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Rio de Janeiro is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $894.

What is a good deal for flights to Rio de Janeiro?

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to Rio de Janeiro, 25% of our users found tickets to Rio de Janeiro for the following prices or less: From Miami $373 one-way - $829 round-trip, from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport $394 one-way - $1,133 round-trip, from Atlanta $680 one-way - $1,304 round-trip.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Rio de Janeiro?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights to Rio de Janeiro, 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, you should book around 0 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 74 days before departure.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Rio de Janeiro?

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in Rio de Janeiro is Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport, with an average flight price of $100.

Which airlines fly to Rio de Janeiro?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta usually have the most frequent connections from United States to Rio de Janeiro. See the amount of flights per week for popular airlines flying to Rio de Janeiro.

Which airline offers the most flights to Rio de Janeiro?

Of the 4 airlines that fly to Rio de Janeiro, GOL offers the most flights, with around 552 per week, followed by LATAM Airlines with 372 flights per week.

How many airports are there in Rio de Janeiro?

There are 2 airports in Rio de Janeiro: Rio de Janeiro-Galeao Airport (GIG) and Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU). The busiest airport is Rio de Janeiro-Galeao Airport (GIG), with 61% of all flights arriving there.

How long is the flight to Rio de Janeiro?

The duration of your flight to Rio de Janeiro depends on your departure and arrival airports. Obviously any flights that include a layover will also be longer. The most popular routes to Rio de Janeiro on KAYAK are from Miami, which takes 7h 55m, New York, which takes 9h 45m, Los Angeles, which takes 16h 05m, and Newark, which takes 17h 00m.

How many direct flights to Rio de Janeiro are there each day?

There are around 3 direct flights from within United States to Rio de Janeiro every day. Most flights depart in the evening, with 8:00 pm the most common departure time and 100% of flights departing in the evening.

How many direct flights to Rio de Janeiro are there each week?

Each week there are around 20 direct flights from within United States to Rio de Janeiro. The most common day for departures is Saturday, with 20% of flights taking off on this day.

How many long-haul flights are there to Rio de Janeiro each week?

There are not any medium-haul (3-6 hour flight duration) or short-haul (up to 3 hour flight duration) flights to Rio de Janeiro. Instead, there are 20 long-haul flights (6-12 hour flight duration), with the most arriving from Miami.

How many cities have direct flights to Rio de Janeiro?

From the United States, there are direct flights to Rio de Janeiro from 3 cities. The city with the most direct flights is Miami, with 7 direct flights each week.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$233
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 3% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 42% increase in price.
Flight from Miami to Rio de Janeiro-Galeao Airport

When to book flights to Rio de Janeiro

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Rio de Janeiro based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. The information is for flights to Rio de Janeiro based on your location. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs - booking Rio de Janeiro flights

  • Are facilities for disabled passengers available at Galeao International Airport?

    Yes. GIG features accessible services for its travelers for a comfy experience at the airport premises. The airport provides an AmbuLift van for deplaning passengers to accelerate their trip through customs and immigration, in addition to connecting them with gate-checked mobility services. Passengers who require prompt wheelchair services should consult with their airlines as they book their flights. Restrooms at the airport have adult-changing tables and are accessible by wheelchairs. Elevator systems at the airport will make your journey hassle-free.

  • Are there hotels at or near Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)?

    If you are feeling fatigued after your flight to Rio de Janeiro, consider retreating to Prodigy Hotel Santos Dumont Airport connected to the airport’s terminal. Guests can enjoy international cuisines, an infinity pool, as well as a convention center at the hotel. You can also walk to either Ibis Santos Dumont Airport or Novotel Santos Dumont Airport hotels just a few steps away from SDU. Travelers can enjoy saunas or relax at the fitness center at Novotel Santos Dumont Airport whereas Ibis Santos Dumont Airport has air-conditioned rooms and is pet-friendly.

  • What are the transfer options between terminals at Galeao International Airport (GIG)?

    Rio de Janeiro’s major international airport is Galeao International Airport. The airport features two terminals: Terminal 1 hosting boarding gates B35-B43 and B25-B25 as well as Terminal 2 hosting boarding Gates 11-43 and 25-32. The terminals are connected via a travelator and the gates.

  • What are the travel options from SDU to Rio de Janeiro downtown?

    If you wish to access the city center, you will be happy to hear that there is a range of transit alternatives from SDU Airport. Catch a bus from the station Condominio do Edificio a few steps from the airport. The bus will drop you at Sete de Setembre close to the city center via bus line 342. Tram lines 1 and 3 have pick-ups at the exit of Arrivals Hall to Sete de Setembre whereas the VLT Line 2 has stops at Novo Rio bus station. Taxis are also offered outside the Arrivals Hall if you prefer door-to-door service.

  • What facilities does Galeão International Airport have available for families with children?

    If the kids have a bit of excess energy to burn off, why not take them by one of the children’s play areas in the airport? There are three play areas available: one landside, one in the Domestic Terminal and one in the International Terminal. There are also nurseries and baby changing rooms available with bathtubs and changing tables.

  • How do I get from Galeão International Airport to downtown Rio de Janeiro?

    The quickest way to get into Rio from the airport is the BRT (Bus Rapid Transit). The BRT connects the airport to a number of locations across the city, including the metro. It also uses exclusive lanes so it doesn’t suffer from the congestion that can often slow down Rio’s highways and streets. Aside from the BRT, taxis, rental cars, and shuttle buses are, of course, other options for travelers.

  • What shopping options are there at Galeão International Airport?

    Whether you are looking for last-minute souvenirs and gifts for family and friends or a bit of clothing and jewelry to take home with you, Galeão International Airport is sure to have all your shopping needs covered. Some of the popular shops in the airport include Emporio do Aco, Havaianas, and Linha do Horizonte.

  • What hotels offer free transport to and from Galeão International Airport?

    As one of the most popular destinations in Brazil, Rio unsurprisingly has plenty of hotels that offer complimentary airport pickup and drop-off. Hotels offering such services include Windsor Palace Hotel, Rio Othon Palace Hotel, and Hilton Rio de Janeiro Copacabana.

  • What is the cheapest flight to Rio de Janeiro?

    The flight route New York to Rio de Janeiro was the most popular route on KAYAK over the last 3 days. A return flight could be found for $643. Also in the last 3 days, Miami was the most budget-friendly place to find a flight to Rio de Janeiro with one-way tickets at $233 and $469 round-trip.

  • Which Rio de Janeiro airport is closest to central Rio de Janeiro?

    There are 2 airports in Rio de Janeiro. The closest airport to Rio de Janeiro’s city center is Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont (1 mile). Rio de Janeiro-Galeao Airport is 8 miles from the center.

  • How much is a flight to Rio de Janeiro?

    On average, a flight to Rio de Janeiro costs $1,009. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $281 and departed from Miami Airport.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Rio de Janeiro?

    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 to Rio de Janeiro.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Rio de Janeiro?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Rio de Janeiro is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Rio de Janeiro?

    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 Rio de Janeiro 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 to Rio de Janeiro?

    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 Rio de Janeiro up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to Rio de Janeiro

  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Rio de Janeiro flight deals.
  • GIG hosts information desks at Terminal 1’s second floor of Terminal 2’s departure floor if you want to learn more about Rio de Janeiro and its most popular attractions and receive free materials like maps of the surrounding area.
  • You will require reals once you disembark your cheap flight to Rio de Janeiro for lodgings, meals, transport, and other expenses. Find currency exchange services at Invest Cambio tucked within the Main Terminal Building of SDU. There are also ATM services at the Arrivals Hall of the Landside Terminal.
  • If you would like a place to leave your luggage upon your arrival at SDU Airport as you explore the airport premises, consider exploiting Malex luggage lockers tucked outside the airport’s terminals, landside.
  • Consider purchasing a day pass for Admirals Airline Admirals Club at Airside Terminal 2 on the Third Floor or GOL Premium Lounge at the same location as GIG to enjoy services such as showers, snacks, ad television.
  • If you require postal services at GIG Airport, drop off your postcard for your friends and family at the Arrivals lounge of Terminal 1.
  • Booking a flight to Rio de Janeiro? If so, you have two airport options available to you: Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Santos Dumont Airport (SDU). Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport, popularly known as Galeão International Airport, is the main airport serving Rio, but Santos Dumont Airport is an important secondary option.
  • If you want to relax a little during your time at Galeão International Airport, why not head over to Wellness Spa? They offer a variety of spa services that are sure to make your time in the airport a comfortable one.
  • Hungry after your flight to Rio de Janeiro? If you have landed in Galeão International Airport, you have plenty of options that are perfect both pre- and post-flight. Some options worth checking out include Pastatore, Demoiselle, and Cafe Palheta.
  • Travelers landing at Santos Dumont Airport have the option of taking the VLT, Rio’s light rail line, straight from the airport to a number of stops across the city. And if the light rail isn’t your preferred mode of transport, there are also taxi, shuttle, and bus options available at Santos Dumont Airport.
  • Worried about food poisoning during your time in Brazil? It never hurts to play it safe, so why not stop off at one of the pharmacies in Galeão International Airport. One can be found on the first floor and there is another on the third floor by the food court. At either location, you can find any basic medical and first-aid supplies you might need, from band-aids to headache medicine.
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Prefer to fly non-stop to Rio de Janeiro?

Find which airlines fly direct to Rio de Janeiro, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

United States to Rio de Janeiro

Monday

ANA, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, +36 more

ANA, Aerolineas Argentinas, +37 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, +36 more

ANA, Aerolineas Argentinas, +37 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, +36 more

ANA, Aerolineas Argentinas, +37 more

Thursday

ANA, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, +37 more

ANA, Aerolineas Argentinas, +38 more

Friday

ANA, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, +37 more

ANA, Aerolineas Argentinas, +38 more

Saturday

ANA, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, +35 more

ANA, Aerolineas Argentinas, +36 more

Sunday

ANA, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, +37 more

ANA, Aerolineas Argentinas, +38 more

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Nonstop returns

Rio de Janeiro to United States

Monday

ANA, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, +36 more

ANA, Aerolineas Argentinas, +37 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, +36 more

ANA, Aerolineas Argentinas, +37 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, +36 more

ANA, Aerolineas Argentinas, +37 more

Thursday

ANA, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, +37 more

ANA, Aerolineas Argentinas, +38 more

Friday

ANA, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, +37 more

ANA, Aerolineas Argentinas, +38 more

Saturday

ANA, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, +35 more

ANA, Aerolineas Argentinas, +36 more

Sunday

ANA, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, +37 more

ANA, Aerolineas Argentinas, +38 more

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Top 5 airlines flying to Rio de Janeiro

 
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DeltaOverall score based on 10691 reviews
7.9Comfort
8.0Entertainment
8.2Boarding
7.4Food
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Absolutely nothing flight was cancelled and delayed for 2 days. Barely a heads up I want a full refund

2.0 MediocreDevan, May 2024AUS - BOS
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Absolutely nothing flight was cancelled and delayed for 2 days. Barely a heads up I want a full refund

The plane from SNA wouldn’t start after 5 tries. The team gave me an option of flying direct from LAX and giving me a Lyft ride there! Perfect!

Best airline! Always friendly and welcoming. Skyclub was great and loved the fast free wifi on board. I also love that you can pre-order your meal on the app!

Atlanta boarding crew at gate were filled with arrogance and were disrespectful. In flight crew showed indifference to the needs of passengers. This is about the flight from ATL to BDL.

The plane was FREEZING SEATS UNCOMFORTABLE Otherwise smooth Thank you

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.

Boarding was somewhat chaotic. Unable to evaluate crew or food/drink because captain kept them seated due to turbulence. Have no idea if entertainment was offered.

West Jet has a horrible boarding process and the seats have no cushion.

Everything went smoothly. I didn’t like that when I booked in the main cabin my wife and I weren’t seated together. One would think when booking on an option that allows picking your seat. They would put you and your travel partner together. Had to call to get it sorted. They did fix.

The gate area was incredibly short staffed, with one representative manning 4-5 flights, which caused a 3 hr delay in boarding even though the plane was all ready to leave. Other flights also were delayed because of this. The flight crew was awesome and I feel bad for the only gate worker on call, but Delta needs to hire more employees.

Copa performed as expected for the amount of money I was willing to spend for the flight; it wasn’t exceptional but it was not bad in any way either. The crew was good; friendly and straightforward. The food was airplane food, so no expectations there and the entertainment was lacking but that was my fault for owning an IPhone with a charging port that’s not compatible with the rest of the world. I’d fly Copa again.

Left my bags in origin city on a business class ticket , spent about 2-3 days in the same clothes plus the flight .

the planes are not modern there are no phone chargers

As usual, the flight with normal legroom was not very comfortable, but the second flight was much better because we had paid for extra legroom. It was very nice to check our bags without an extra fee.

LOCKED MY BAG WITHOUT CONSENT. Had to have my zippers cut upon arrival in Costa Rica.

Pros: "The seats in economy were confortable. The best thing was Copa gave us seats in the second line and my family traveled together."
Cons: "Coffe service could better the experience"
Pros: "The crew was very interested on help and attentive with the passengers. But the seat wasn't comfortable. The design of the cushion is not the best to be seating"
Pros: "You were on time, that is the most important thing in a fly"
Cons: "You could improve your entertainment, you are not a cheap company"
Pros: "That there was seltzer"
Cons: "The management of preparing the flight and plane so that it was ready for the trip!!"
Pros: "Copa was convenient and easy. Very easy boarding process and I appreciated the day flight."
Cons: "This is a business class that is equivalent to a US carrier domestic first class. Good seats, not lay flat but wide on my 737-800. The food and service emulated say American Airlines Domestic 1C as well. Everything was just good enough, and much cheaper that international business on the majors."

Everything was as you would expect in coach - fine. Flight was close to on time.

No air in the middle rows. Had a hard time breathing. Was dying of heat.

Horrific checkin procedure with neither Delta nor Latam figuring out how to check me in. 4 hrs on customer support with both and both airlines pointing to each other who should do checking. I was not checked in until morning of flight, which for international flight is concerning.

It was a good experience, the flight was a little too long & the food was ok

the flight from Boston to Curitiba was on time actually 30 minutes earlier. latam was not able to unload the luggage for custom checkup in Sao Paulo ii took two and half hours . i missed the flight to Curitiba spend the night in hotel and then flying in the morning to Curitiba

Tough flight with turbulence… I was told by a fellow passenger that it is common. Nonetheless, very stressful. Cordial staff.

Very unprofessional staff in the checking and boarding. There was no space for my carry-on bag, which is understandable for a full flight. However, the rudeness in answering my questions about my bag were unnecessary. Shaming and threatening a passenger to be left behind was something I had never experienced (I am 57 years old and a Skymiles member) before. At a minimum, the boarding staff (Krystal Mejia and her manager Dee) should undergo further training on cultural sensitivity and professional skills on speaking with passengers. Krystal, just because I have dark hair and “look Latina” does not mean I can speak Spanish. Your assumption and threatening words until the very ending of my boarding (door of the airplane) were not only unnecessary and stressful but something that a passenger should not experience before boarding.

The flight was overbooked and the solution gave was unrespctful. I arrived 4 hour in advance in the airport and only after 2hous was possible suggest a different ticket with another company LATAM, I have accepted, but when I was checking in at LATAM the tickets was issued without luggage, what it is absurd since I have bought my tickets including it since the beginning. Due to the timing for the next flight was not possible return to Avianca to claim due to the distance between Both companies Avianca and Latam since were located in different terminals. I have insiste to the crew of Latam to call Avianca to solve it, but they could help they were alleging that only paying a thousand pesos Mexicans ($1,000 MXN) to dispatch my luggage would be accepted and I have no money at all. So I had to beg for others passagens, it was an humiliating to exchange luggage with who was platinum in order to return back the luggage in the connection airport in Brazil (GRU). I have no clue that a judicial process would be taken from my side due the lots of stress in sequence by the non professional treatment with a passenger that was just following everything said by Avianca.. Long hours of waiting until next flight and only arrive at final destine in 6hs later..

The flight from PDX to New York was cancelled, and I got rebooked one day later. Because of this I missed a meeting at my final destination, EZE. I now need to stay longer in Argentina, and was told the tariff difference was $780 plus $150 penalty! I am not using my return ticket, and have purchased a one way ticket EZE-PDX for $606 with another airline. SHAMEFUL

Cons: "The flight was full and all seats were taken. It means it was impossible to maintain the required and necessary social distancing."

No water for a 5 hour flight entertainment not working seats with little room for knees when person in front of me reclined kept bumping my knees.

I don't think anyone actually reads these comments, so I won't spend much time on this submission. If you want to talk, you know how to reach me. The D/FW manager of Avianca (self-identified), Juan Calderon, insisted I buy an onward ticket from San Salvador even though I have diplomatic status in El Salvador and live here. It cost me $1,393 and Mr Calderon would not let me make the ticked flexible so I could get a refund. He went out of his way to be rude to me. He gave me seat 32K -- windowless window seat in the last row and did not offer to let me upgrade even though there were plenty of seats. I have flown well over a million miles in my life and this is the worst experience I have ever had. I would like a refund on the ticket I was forced to buy. Just awful!

This is the Spirit of Latino travel. And don’t even get me started on customer service.

No comfort at all. You should add at least 1 meal or a bottle of water. I wanted to buy one sandwich and everything was gone.

Awful. I checked in online and there was no option to pay for baggage, at the airport when I checked in my baggage was received and Iwas not charged. When I got to LA during the boarding process I was told I didn't pay for baggage, the crew resolved I was let in the plane. When I got to my final destination my baggage was not there. It took me two days to receive my baggage. Bad service ever!

There was no food or drink service, couldn’t even get a glass of water for free. It was a long and expensive flight to not offer food or beverage on the plane.

It is better at the jfk than my home country. It was very easy and everything was on time.

There is no food. There is no in-inflight entertainment. The seats are cardboard. The airline is a living hellscape.

My experience was amazing! They helped my elderly mother board on early through a wheelchair and were accommodating to have us sit together since our seats were in different locations. When landing at the airport in GUA they were very helpful with full of hospitality.

Discomfort has become a feature in Avianca flights. That isn’t terrible on short, local flights (most of them 1-2 Hrs)… but a 7-Hr flight with no water, no coffeee, no nothing (unless you buy it) is just not right. Uncomfortable seats, almost inhuman space between chairs, in long-haul flights needs to be reviewed by airline. And unavailable entertainment system doesn’t help either. Flight was safe and on-time, which isn’t easy to achieve. But all other features aren’t features: they’re a modern way of torture. Avianca really needs to up their game, or bluntly declare: we’re an ultra low-cost airline, and fees will drop accordingly.

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 (especially this 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 terrible attitude for no reason, nor will they act the way this woman did. Unacceptable.

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.

Liked - nothing. Disliked - delayed 35+ min sitting on the plane. Caused me to miss my connection in Charlotte. American Airlines is the worst US Air Carrier company with atrocious customer service.

Worst situation ever! I booked my tickets for this trip on Alaska Airlines. I guess AA is a partner and we flew nonstop from Eugene to PHX on an AA jet. I had to pay for luggage from PHX to EUG. And this was an Alaska Airlines reservation paid for with Alaska airlines credit card! Got to the PHX airport and was not able to check bags because of some weird issue with the AA software. My reservation had to be the-entered by the agent. I will never pick another American Airlines flight on the Alaska Airlines website. While on vacation, I tried to upgrade our seats for the trip home. The request just buffered and never went through. I tried four times and was charged four times on my credit card. The card was charged but the seats were never changed. What a wreck!

Left from gate 30 minutes before flight. Never been late to a flight ever. It says 15 minutes before explicitly on the ticket.

I like the boarding process, it was fast. The seat doesn’t have a TV for a long flight and food wasn’t served, just snacks.

Use planes with TVs on flights over 4 hours. The free entertainment was a cheap in between solution for a very long flight that you don't even bother providing meals or decent snacks.

Even though we left CMI late, we mostly made up the time.

Delayed almost 4 hours for a 45 minute flight with no explanation.

Again, multiple delays and I eventually just canceled and drove!

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