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€272 Find Cheap Flights from Dublin to San Francisco

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Cheapest return fare
€446
Typical prices: €491-€655
Finnair
Thu 9/4Sun 19/4
DUB - SFO • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
€479
Typical prices: €497-€763
Aer Lingus
Sun 8/3Sun 22/3
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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Finnair
Cheapest • from €446 (return)
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Cheapest • Avg €399 (return)
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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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Dublin to San Francisco

Thu, 9 Apr - Sun, 19 Apr
Finnair Logo
09:30 - 19:15
DUB
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SFO
17h 45m
1 stop
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08:00 - 09:45
SFO
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DUB
17h 45m
1 stop
€446Finnair
Thu, 12 Mar - Mon, 23 Mar
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19:05 - 15:35
DUB
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SFO
27h 30m
1 stop
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17:40 - 18:20
SFO
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DUB
17h 40m
1 stop
€450Scandinavian Airlines
Fri, 24 Apr - Tue, 28 Apr
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19:05 - 14:40
DUB
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SFO
27h 35m
1 stop
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
16:45 - 18:20
SFO
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DUB
17h 35m
1 stop
€455Scandinavian Airlines
Fri, 24 Apr - Tue, 28 Apr
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19:05 - 14:40
DUB
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SFO
27h 35m
1 stop
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
16:45 - 18:20
SFO
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DUB
17h 35m
1 stop
€457Scandinavian Airlines
Thu, 23 Apr - Mon, 27 Apr
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11:10 - 14:40
DUB
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SFO
35h 30m
2 stops
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16:45 - 11:50
SFO
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DUB
35h 05m
1 stop
€460Scandinavian Airlines
Fri, 17 Apr - Mon, 20 Apr
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19:05 - 14:40
DUB
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SFO
27h 35m
1 stop
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16:45 - 10:10
SFO
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DUB
33h 25m
2 stops
€461Scandinavian Airlines
Thu, 23 Apr - Mon, 27 Apr
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11:10 - 14:40
DUB
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SFO
35h 30m
2 stops
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16:45 - 11:50
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DUB
35h 05m
1 stop
€462Scandinavian Airlines
Mon, 13 Apr - Sun, 19 Apr
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19:05 - 14:40
DUB
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SFO
27h 35m
1 stop
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16:45 - 10:10
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DUB
33h 25m
2 stops
€464Scandinavian Airlines
Fri, 22 May - Sat, 29 Aug
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19:05 - 14:40
DUB
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SFO
27h 35m
1 stop
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16:45 - 10:25
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DUB
33h 40m
2 stops
€465Scandinavian Airlines
Fri, 24 Apr - Tue, 28 Apr
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19:05 - 14:40
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SFO
27h 35m
1 stop
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16:45 - 18:20
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17h 35m
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€469Scandinavian 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 April.

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 Tuesday. On your return trip to Dublin, you should consider flying back on a Thursday, and avoid Wednesdays 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 €465 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is €775 and €750 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.

No, with an average price for the route of €639, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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 18% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight€272
Best time to beat the crowds (12% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (29% 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 €272 for a one-way ticket and €446 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, Delta or KLM?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Dublin to San Francisco are Delta and KLM. With an average price for the route of €686 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. KLM is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of €835 and an overall rating of 7.7.

  • 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 €499 or less one-way and €496 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.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 9345 reviews
7.3Comfort
8.1Crew
6.6Food
7.7Boarding
7.1Entertainment
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Flight attendants had a little attitude. Food tastes no good.

6.0 Goodyun bin, Feb 2026
YYZ - SFO
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Flight attendants had a little attitude. Food tastes no good.

Overall we had a good experience during our flight from San Francisco to Houston.

Good flight. However, when booked flight with United, assumed the layover included by United in San Francisco of 1 hr and 40 minutes was sufficient . Not so and would recommend at least 2 hours or more. Needed to go through US immigration (very long lineups), then pick up bags, take all the way to another terminal, running because we did not have sufficient time. We made the flight because they held the door for us but luggage didn’t follow.

the whole trip was smooth, and as comfortable as flying is these days. flight crew was friendly and very courteous and helpful.

Very poor. The flight was delayed from Toronto because some forget to do there job . I got to my connecting gate in San Francisco 10 minutes before the departure.but this didn’t let me board even though the flight was still there for an other 30 minutes. The the gentleman at the unite airline desk told me that they usually wait for passengers but air Canada called and told them not to we I been rerouted to Manila instead of Hong Kong . In San Francisco they mad me check in my carryon bag . I was told the it will directly go yo ho chi minn cuyt but I was told that by the Vietnams airline desk that’s not there I’m 10 hours behind my scheduled flight and looks like I I’m going without baggage. I don’t have a chance of catching ..

First class ticket gets you a choice of chips or nuts. . Just like economy Southwest. Also no screen in the seats. This is first class???!

Flight arrived 30 min early and bag was waiting at the baggage pickup. United Club HNL was one of the nicest in the system

Mean flight attendant. I wanted to reuse my plastic cup, but he (Matthew) said he can't for safety. I then said "I don't want water then" and he poured me a glass. I hope Matthew gets herpes and spends the rest of his life poor, lonely, and homeless.

Yet another flight in which beverage and snack service was skipped. Other that that, firmly mediocre. Landed early, to gate late due to congestion at the gates. Airline's fault or airports fault: unknown.

Both flights delayed. 2nd flight over 3 hours late mechanical issues

The flight was significantly delayed for 6.5 hours because of snow. There was no communication once the plane returned to the gate regarding when the flight would resume. Other flights were departing while our flight was being unloaded for reasons unknown. Our flight also seemed out of the queue regarding further deicing, refueling, and waiting to Taxi to the runway.

They are always late and seats was also not having working charger

did not have enough meal for first class passengers so offer us snack

We were upgraded to Business Class. So comfortable with great service and food options

The flight was completely full. Crew was not happy. Everyone was rude and brusque. Travelling with an arm in a cast and seating in the first row of economy cabin (in front of the separation) I needed help retrieving my tray for the meal. A staff member literally threw the tray on my lap, without helping to take out the tray. Boarding was messy, with 300 people waiting in an encloses space with low ceiling. I will try to avoid AA next time I have a long flight.

The comfort of Business Class made this trip far more comfortable. I was indeed surprised when I asked one of the flight attendant to help me set up my "bed", she responded that "We don't make beds in Business Class any longer...only First Class" I believe her name was Giselle, but I'm not certain. She did instruct me how to adjust the seat, place the hooded cover and I clearly understood how to place the blanket and the cover. Additionally, the meal I was served (a beef dish) was almost inedible. The beef was tough and odd tasting. I didn't mention it as I was hoping to quickly settle down and try to get some sleep.

Amazing I love American. I’ll never fly anyone else if I can help it.

Everything about the flight was lovely. My only suggestion would be to offer a few more options of tv series from Apple TV or HBO.

After the door had been closed, the cockpit makes an announcement that catering is running late and it is not the airline's fault. It is their fault in the sense that we had to sit for 2 hours or more when we could have stayed in the terminal. Poor communications between catering and airline. This caused a young man to lose his temper and he went storming out hitting objects. He had complained to the gate agent that he had already waited at the gate 7 hours and when can the airplane leave? Airilnes do a poor job of explaining delays, maintenance issues, etc. whereas being truthful may gain more sympathy or understanding.

We were told the flight was delayed 5 times, then it was moved to the next day.

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.

Great. Has a problem with DOB. Fixed 4 us. Led to a 5 hour earlier flight to London!

One of the best flight experiences I've have had in along time. Would fly with them again.

So, the trip from Dublin to LA did not really happen because the flight took off before we could finish the transfer.

Very nice experience. Flight had good entertainment system and good food options. Customer service was very friendly and nice as well.

Like - the crew were nice Dislike - sitting on the tarmac for long periods after boarding and landing.

I was not admitted to the flight!!! i need a refund for this.

It’s my new favourite airline! Everything was smooth and relaxed!

One of the best flights I've been on in a while. Very genuinely friendly staff. Courteous, kind, respectful. On a past flight (not Aer Lingus) I remember being woken up rudely to put my seat forward. Like a child being berated for something. Oddly jarring experience when someone could just tap you gently on the shoulder and gesture kindly. But I noticed the Aer Lingus staff were incredibly patient with everyone on the plane. It's the holiday season and I noticed a lot more elderly customers on the plane than I typically see flying, and the staff went above and beyond with helping accommodate people. Service throughout the flight was flawless. They came through offering water, and picking up garbage at perfect intervals. Seemed like this flight, everyone was on point. And the flight landed early on top of that

My experience was good with United too But only not so good thing was that at Calgary airport I was not given lounge access despite of flying business. Aspire lounge denied it to me, which was unfair I feel

The staff was great and made the long trip easy peasy!

The free Wi-fi for Aeroplan members was a great touch. The time passed quickly. I found the seats seemed a little closer together than I remember. Not Air Canada's fault, but we were about 20 minutes late landing because the airport was too busy. We had to circle around for a while. The boarding and disembarking went very smoothly.

I liked the behaviour of the crew members.The flight was good.

Flight was canceled due to labor dispute. Their customer service said I might be ok since strike was on sat. and I was flying Friday. The next morning it was canceled. It can ruin a trip and add stress.

Short flight so no food or entertainment. Good landing at SFO and on time. We were told no carryon luggage yet lots of people were puting bags in overhead compartments. The rules need to be made more clear. I was on the first leg of an international flight and this is the first time I could not have carryon luggage.

Your crew was so so so wonderful Only thing sound be great if you kept some phone chargers and converters rest 👌👌👌👌

The speakers were way too loud. Music was played during boarding too. This noise could've been avoided.

The TSA people or whatever you call them were a bit rude- I asked why I had to take my shoes off bc I'm 75 and in the USA, I don't have to. The man didn't need to snap at me. It wasn't even busy! The plane was ok, a bit small for such a long flight, but I'm very familiar with the 737 used ( I fly it often between SFO and SAN) service was ok-nothing special. If I drank alcohol I guess I would be happy with free choices. the plane was HOT and even the FA commented on it. They tried to get it cooler, but it never happened.

Multiple change of the gates at Pearson, delayed flight was extremely uncomfortable.

Late takeoff, but on time landing. Lost bags, 3 days to find them, still in transit to my location. Power outlets broken, Wi-Fi not working, so much for working on the long flight.

Late! Late and late! More than 1hr 30mn. This sucks when it is the last of a 4 flight journey. I missed my dinner! Which is not nice on Valentine’s Day!!! But better than the gate next to us, the poor Chinese people were rebooked to the next day flight. AA had to call security as it became very heated with the passengers! It was a mess at DFW that afternoon/evening. I wish they had some food for the people who travel as part of international journey. Indigo does it in India and it is fantastic.

Good. For a long flight. The comfort of the seat could be better. Also, the food was « normal » plane food. Not indian plane food unfortunately! Everything else was smooth and great.

The seats were comfortable. So many empty seats allowed for stretching out and sleeping. The onboard entertainment was pretty good. The cabin crew were so kind and kept the passengers well- hydrated, and well fed.

We had American Airlines on our return and it was confusing if we were going with Aa or BA I had 2 different flight numbers and didn’t get our gate until it was boarding. So we were a bit nervous as the which it was

Our Jackson, Mississippi to Dallas Fort Worth flight was delayed on 1/19/26.. This was changed to Jackson to Charlotte in the last minute because of this delay. This started some kind of disconnect between American Airlines and British Airways bookings. We could not go past the passport control in London Heathrow. I had to go to the counter and waited for more than 30 minutes to get a new boarding pass. Problems did not end there. Somehow our entire return flight was canceled by someone. I had to make several phone calls over several days to fix the problem – this was not easy from India. Looks like there was some kind of disconnect between two airlines or some agent did not do it right. I’m anxious to know what went wrong.

My touch screen at my seat wasn't working, the films BA advertised on the website for this flight were not available, and the plane was a little dated, food was good and the staff were good, just let down by the aircraft facilities.

Did not like the seating configuration at all with 2+3+2 in business class. Lacking total privacy and comfort

The flight crew was kind, flexible, and accommodating. The seats on the plane were extremely uncomfortable.

Check-in experience, for business call please provide a premium experience

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