DUB - SFO

€531 Find Cheap Flights from Dublin to San Francisco

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Cheapest return fare
€541
Typical prices: €838-€584
Delta
Thu 18/6Fri 26/6
DUB - SFO • 2 stops
Cheapest direct flights
€665
Typical prices: €1,049-€772
Aer Lingus
Mon 8/6Mon 6/7
DUB - SFO • Direct
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Aer Lingus bag drop closes 75 mins before departure.
Complete US customs in Dublin before your flight.
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Shortest trip • 13h 46m (one-way)
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 20% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights from Dublin to San Francisco (DUB-SFO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Dublin to San Francisco that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Dublin to San Francisco

Thu, 18 Jun - Fri, 26 Jun
Delta Logo
11:10 - 00:06
DUB
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SFO
20h 56m
2 stops
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22:55 - 10:00
SFO
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DUB
27h 05m
1 stop
€541Delta
Thu, 18 Jun - Fri, 26 Jun
Delta Logo
05:55 - 18:58
DUB
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SFO
21h 03m
2 stops
Delta Logo
18:25 - 07:55
SFO
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DUB
29h 30m
1 stop
€542Delta
Thu, 4 Jun - Sat, 20 Jun
Delta Logo
11:10 - 00:03
DUB
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SFO
20h 53m
2 stops
Delta Logo
06:00 - 08:45
SFO
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DUB
18h 45m
1 stop
€542Delta
Tue, 2 Jun - Wed, 9 Dec
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
11:40 - 14:40
DUB
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SFO
35h 00m
2 stops
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
16:45 - 10:10
SFO
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DUB
33h 25m
2 stops
€543Scandinavian Airlines
Mon, 1 Jun - Mon, 8 Jun
Delta Logo
05:55 - 19:20
DUB
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SFO
21h 25m
2 stops
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17:25 - 16:40
SFO
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DUB
15h 15m
2 stops
€544Delta
Wed, 3 Jun - Wed, 9 Dec
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
11:40 - 14:40
DUB
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SFO
35h 00m
2 stops
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
16:45 - 10:10
SFO
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DUB
33h 25m
2 stops
€545Scandinavian Airlines
Thu, 4 Jun - Sat, 20 Jun
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12:40 - 22:30
DUB
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SFO
17h 50m
1 stop
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05:00 - 09:35
SFO
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DUB
20h 35m
1 stop
€550American Airlines
Thu, 4 Jun - Sat, 20 Jun
American Airlines Logo
13:45 - 20:50
DUB
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SFO
15h 05m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
05:00 - 09:35
SFO
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DUB
20h 35m
1 stop
€551American Airlines
Thu, 18 Jun - Thu, 25 Jun
American Airlines Logo
11:45 - 21:19
DUB
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SFO
17h 34m
1 stop
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06:01 - 06:30
SFO
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DUB
16h 29m
1 stop
€558American Airlines
Tue, 6 Oct - Tue, 20 Oct
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
11:00 - 14:40
DUB
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SFO
35h 40m
2 stops
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16:45 - 10:25
SFO
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DUB
33h 40m
2 stops
€559Scandinavian Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Dublin to San Francisco flights

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

How much is a return flight from Dublin to San Francisco?

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

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

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

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to San Francisco on a Sunday and more expensive on a Monday. On your return trip to Dublin, you should consider flying back on a Saturday, and avoid Tuesdays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Dublin to San Francisco?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Dublin 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 Dublin to San Francisco is January, where tickets cost €467 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is €850 and €841 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Dublin to San Francisco?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops stopover the cheapest option at €717 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Dublin to San Francisco?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Dublin to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Dublin to San Francisco, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 20% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight€531
Best time to beat the crowds (15% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (35% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Dublin to San Francisco

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Dublin 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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Flights from Dublin to San Francisco: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from Dublin to San Francisco 
MichelleFlew with Aer Lingus
DUB
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SFO
May 2025
Make sure you arrive well ahead of the flight. We were lucky that security lines were pretty short but they could be very long and you do US customs and security in Dublin.
NinaFlew with Aer Lingus
DUB
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SFO
Nov 2024
Make sure you include extra time to pass through US Border Control if you’re flying to the US! Also Aer Lingus bag drop closes 75 mins before flight departure for long haul so bear that in mind!

FAQs for booking flights from Dublin to San Francisco

  • How do I get around the city and travel further into California when I arrive at San Francisco Airport?

    San Francisco Airport's AirTrain is free and runs 24h a day. It travels between the flight terminals, car hire centre, and the CalTrain and the Bay Area Rapid Transit train stations depending on what transit you need. You can also grab a SamTrans bus from the airport into San Francisco and beyond. Fares are about €2 for adults, and you can board buses by the International Terminal and Terminals 2 and 3.The journey from San Francisco Airport to the city centre takes around 35min.

  • How can I access special airport services like assistance for mobility and wheelchairs at Dublin Airport?

    Let your airline know over 48h in advance of your flight if you need assistance. You will find a Help Point located throughout the airport terminals to ask for assistance, or go to the OCS desk located on the Check-In level of Terminal 2, or Departures floor in Terminal 1. You can also tell airline staff at the Check-In desk that you requested assistance.

  • What are the most convenient ways to travel to Dublin Airport?

    Dublin Airport has set-down zones by the terminals for quick drop-offs by car or taxi. It has short-stay car parks costing between €3 to €4.50 an hour and long-stay car parks costing around €9.50 per day. You can travel locally from Dublin by the Dublin Bus or Go Ahead services, which take around 30min and cost about €4, or from further away using national coach services.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Dublin to San Francisco?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Dublin to San Francisco was €531 for a one-way ticket and €541 for a return.

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

    On your way to San Francisco, you’ll fly out from Dublin. You’ll be landing at San Francisco.

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

    Iberia, and Alaska Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Dublin to San Francisco flight route.

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

    The Airbus A330-300 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Dublin to San Francisco flight route.

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

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

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Dublin to San Francisco, KLM or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Dublin to San Francisco are KLM and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of €847 and an overall rating of 7.8, KLM is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of €694 and an overall rating of 7.4.

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

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

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

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to San Francisco with an airline and back to Dublin with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Dublin 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 Dublin up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Dublin to San Francisco

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for €670 or less round-trip.
  • Dublin Airport’s (DUB) long-stay car parks are served by a shuttle bus to each of the terminals with a 5min transfer time.
  • You can get great deals at Dublin Airport’s mall ahead of your flight. You can find an airport area that puts a spotlight on top luxury brands with great prices to boot.
  • San Francisco Airport (SFO) has wheelchairs and ramps available in all terminals plus visual paging screens, companion care bathrooms, and specialist parking bays for accessible vehicles.
  • Airlines flying to San Francisco from Dublin include KLM, Air France, SAS, SWISS, United Airlines, and Virgin Atlantic.

Prefer to fly direct from Dublin to San Francisco?

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

Direct departures

Dublin to San Francisco

Monday

Aer Lingus

Aer Lingus

Tuesday

Aer Lingus

Aer Lingus

Wednesday

Aer Lingus

Aer Lingus

Thursday

Aer Lingus

Aer Lingus

Friday

Aer Lingus

Aer Lingus

Saturday

Aer Lingus

Aer Lingus

Sunday

Aer Lingus

Aer Lingus

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Direct returns

San Francisco to Dublin

Monday

Aer Lingus

Aer Lingus

Tuesday

Aer Lingus

Aer Lingus

Wednesday

Aer Lingus

Aer Lingus

Thursday

Aer Lingus

Aer Lingus

Friday

Aer Lingus

Aer Lingus

Saturday

Aer Lingus

Aer Lingus

Sunday

Aer Lingus

Aer Lingus

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from Dublin to San Francisco

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Dublin to San Francisco. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Dublin to San Francisco? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.8
KLMOverall score based on 1519 reviews
7.7Comfort
8.4Crew
7.2Entertainment
7.8Boarding
7.3Food
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Brand new plane lots of room the snack was very flavourful and enjoyable

10.0 ExcellentBob, May 2026
MAD - AMS
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Brand new plane lots of room the snack was very flavourful and enjoyable

The flight was delayed. The aircraft was unclean. Promised seat was not given due to change in Aircraft. Not one crew on ground was in a position to give any response. Amsterdam Airport is AVIODABLE Over crowded. Over Expensive. Poor Services.

It was really nice experience by flying this klm flight.I personally recommend everyone to please try this klm flight

Crew is not the cheerful type. very slow meal service (this is their style as have flown this many times)

I’m grateful for the KLM Air France shuttle bus service to Ottawa. However due to construction and other issues related to the chaotic Uber pickup system at YUL, it’s a challenge to find the Kelios bus service to Ottawa. The signs are not clear or even available. No staff to guide passengers. It’s a stressful experience.

Terrible last row seats many seats available but no offer to move to better seat

Delay and had to run between flight to get my connection due to this delay but besides that the overall experience was ok. I arrived with just an hour of delay.

At the airport, terrible, I do not want to even remember it. It was too humiliating for a business class passenger.

Flight was ok but lack of communication cost me to literally beg to be put on another flight as connecting flight had departed

The immigration hall in Amsterdam was understaffed, so passport checking was slower than it should be for a major airport. They need to get the automatic readers up and running for non EU passport holders. Waiting in line after a long flight feels a bit abusive.

First class ticket gets you no seat back entertainment? I have to bring my own laptop to see a movie? And most of their movies have ADS? No thank you. Worse: Tiny snacks only on a 2 hr flight?

Late plane. Only one crew on the ground so we b had to wait for Denver flight to come in, board, and depart. At 78 yrs of age I was not pleased trying to get my connection. What really made me angry was the notification you sent me to hurry up or I would miss my connection. Why tell me to hurry up when you got me in late. It was not a good way of treating customers.

No complaints other than luggage carousel was incorrectly guiding passengers to the wrong carousel on the screen.

Seats were not super comfortable and food was not good at all. If I had a chance I would definitely fly a different airline. Of course they are better than any budget airline, but not by much.

Flew steerage class. Short on leg room unless you pay more. No window unless you pay more. Etc. United is trying to squeeze every cent from you. It doesn’t make for any loyalty.

Outstanding service, great food, friendly & efficient crew, safe & comfortable flight

Staff were not attentive, wifi did not work, cut my head in the bathroom due to the position of the soap on the sink, had blood running down my face, told staff, they had no expression no sympathy, didn't even say "sorry", they said "oh we will have a look at that" about 10 mins later the purser brought me a bandaid, still no sorry.... Shocking

The flight was delayed from take off because only one runway was operational in San Francisco.

Several missed and almost missed connections. It felt like everything was being patched together last minute without enough resources and it ended up being an extremely stressful experience that basically ruined our weekend on the west coast. What a waste.

Checking in united could not figure out my star alliance gold. Baggage did not get marked priority and didn't receive boarding passes. When got to SFO lounge personal fixed everything Immediately

I sat in the first row behind first class. There was plenty of legroom. The entertainment was great. I saw two excellent movies and one episode of a sitcom. Also enjoyed the flight tracker.

OK overall. Flight was delayed Crew on flight was good

On time, only a little turbulence, very competent and caring attendants. Clear information.

The flights are literally always delayed arriving, boarding and taking off so they are always late for the connection. I planned ahead so I was okay but many others aren't. The food was terrible. The staff was very pleasant. I appreciate boarding back to front.

On a four hour delayed flight now on seats back end of the plane instead front-

My issue is with the SkyWest terminal. The flight was not listed on the main airport flight screen list, and I had to do a Google search to locate the terminal and gate. We had to ask several airport employees where to locate the phantom gate. The airport did not provide adequate signage and was confusing. When we arrived, there was one vendor providing services that quickly closed, leaving zero options for food and drink while we waited hours for our delayed flight. The crew that assisted with check-in and boarding was VERY friendly.

Checked in ok for 3 flights at the airport check-in desk, but apparently I was not checked in to my connecting flights even though I was assured that I was and had seats on all 3 flights. Aer Lingus departure was also delayed for 1.5 hours which gave no time to collect bags to go through customs.

No complimentary drinks or snacks offered on a 2 hour flight was disappointing but everything else went well

All aspects were excellent - it helped that the flight was only 2/3 full and I had no one sitting in my row. The Pre-check (US Passport Control and Customs) in Dublin made everything so easy when we arrived in Chicago.

I love the direct flights. It saves a lot of hassle and allows immigration and customs in Ireland, making arrival much easier.

American delayed the flight for a crew rest period. The delay occurred late in the evening - the earliest i can find is 10:20 pm. With a 6 am flight anyone on the flight would have already have been asleep (unless you are insane, a vampire or on drugs) and at least for me i was already on the way to the airport at 445 am the next morning when i discovered they delayed the flight until 9 am. Given the incoming flight was in the air at 6 pm the evening before this should have been figured out a lot more timely that was there only crew to use. Just frustrating given there is no consideration for customer experience anymore in flying.

Flight: Started on time. Comfortable flight. Arrived on time. Crew: Very cordial and helpful. Drinks and snack was served with a smile. Overall enjoyed the trip. Regards, Hari Doss Chanchala Doss

To have arrived on time and not 3 hours late after having already spent $100 to change to an earlier flight, only to arrive back home close to the original flight time.

American Airlines is a miserable experience. It is predictably miserable, in the sense that every time I fly American, I brace myself for the certainty that it will be unpleasant and uncomfortable. But it is unpredictable in the sense that I never know if the flight will be on time or delayed nine hours (both happened to me this week). I never know if I will be able to sit in the seat that I selected when I purchased the ticket or if I will be told by Customer Service (!!!) that I must relocate from first class to a seat in the back of the aircraft with no explanation (both happened to me this week). Will the food be frozen and half defrosted, or scalding hot? Will the drinks be warm? Will the flight attendants be surly and mean? Will the toilets be cramped and foul? Will the seats be narrow and uncomfortable? Will there be a real electric outlet at the seat, or just an unreliable USB-2 port? Will there be enough seats in the boarding lounge or just a few? Will the boarding process be smooth and efficient, or will the gate agents mess it up and delay it needlessly for 30 or 40 minutes? Will the catering and cleaning crew be prompt or will they take an extra 30 minutes? Will the brakes on the aircraft work properly, or will the pilot delay takeoff for four hours while the ground crew attends to what can only be described as routine maintenance that should have been done the night before? I've eexperienced every one of these unpleasant things this year, 2026. The only thing I can reliably count on is that American will find a new way to make the experience of flying as miserable as they possibly can.

Wifi was spotty. Tray table was very dirty when I sat down.

The WiFi would not connect enough for me to do my actual work. It permaspooled, disconnected, said it was connected, then wouldn't open an email... it was frustrating. I am not a tall person, 5'4" - and I felt cramped with little room to reach into my bag under the seat in front of me. I feel sorry for anyone taller than me having to fly. the one positive thing I will add, is the overhead bins are roomy enough to manage more bags than other carriers.

Buying ticket from kayak instant booking was a huge mistake, never to be repeated again! The Kayak didn’t book the tickets directly, it handed it off to a third party Underpricer, that booked a code shared American Airlines flight operated by Cathay Pacific!! When managing the booking American Airlines would recognize the itinerary but wouldn’t let me do anything stating, the flight is operated by Cathay Pacific so go to their website. Cathay Pacific would recognize the itinerary, neither by reservation ID or ticket number…asking to reach out to the third party Underpricer….calling Underpricer resulted in no help like seat requests, mileage number or upgrade request, 15hr layover accommodation voucher guidance…so net in net avoid booking through three layers of intermediaries

Going non stop to lax like I paid for. Not stopping in MCI for gas. Too long of delays

Flight was on time. Cabin attendants made no recognition of my name or being an Advantage Executive Platinum member.

Delayed for mechanical and no updates on what was happening and how long the delay might be.

Los Angeles to London. 25th of April 2026. Business class. I was flying backwards with a complete stranger snoring next to me. In Business class. Males and females, strangers lying next to each other. Seats were backwards. I paid for comfort. I got dizziness and stress.

24 hour delays aren’t even heard in 3rd world countries with archaic transportation systems. I’m never flying American Airlines again.

We loved our flight attendant (Emma, from Scotland), the meals were perfectly spaced out, and the in-flight entertainment was super generous and delightful.

Long line with check in at the DIA British Airway counter.

The flights were on time. Cabin crew were nice. The food was terrible! Checking in was not easy using my phone.

Crew were fantastic and the aircraft was extremely comfortable, but outdated. Headphone jacks were worn out and sound normally only came out of one ear unless positioned just right.

Departure was delayed leading to late arrival, 25 min wait for a gate. Basically, missed all our connections & had to be rebooted, which was a very long process.

Good flight, no turbulence. I felt safe and comfortable which is really important when I am just a passenger.

Somone switched seats to sit near friend causing us to be disconnected (3) business class. Very disappointed. Staff did nothing.

A shout-out to the flight attendent, Lauren, who was the main person assisting me. She was amazing - perfect balance of bright, cheerful, engaging, yet formal

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