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Cheap Flights to the United States

Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Los Angeles
Los Angeles1 stop$926
New York
New York2 stops$1,243
San Francisco
San Francisco1 stop$974
Honolulu
Honoluludirect$838
Las Vegas
Las Vegas2 stops$1,022
Dallas
Dallas2 stops$1,254
Seattle
Seattle1 stop$1,074
Miami
Miami2 stops$1,369
Orlando
Orlando2 stops$1,336
Chicago
Chicago2 stops$1,281
Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.2 stops$1,369
Boston
Boston2 stops$1,365
Houston
Houston1 stop$1,385
Atlanta
Atlanta2 stops$1,342
Denver
Denver2 stops$1,095
Detroit
Detroit2 stops$1,483
Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City2 stops$1,271
Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale3 stops$1,380
Austin
Austin2 stops$1,312
Phoenix
Phoenix2 stops$1,169
Los Angeles
Los Angeles1 stop$926
New York
New York2 stops$1,243
San Francisco
San Francisco1 stop$974
Honolulu
Honoluludirect$838
Las Vegas
Las Vegas2 stops$1,022
Dallas
Dallas2 stops$1,254
Seattle
Seattle1 stop$1,074
Miami
Miami2 stops$1,369
Orlando
Orlando2 stops$1,336
Chicago
Chicago2 stops$1,281
Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.2 stops$1,369
Boston
Boston2 stops$1,365
Houston
Houston1 stop$1,385
Atlanta
Atlanta2 stops$1,342
Denver
Denver2 stops$1,095
Detroit
Detroit2 stops$1,483
Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City2 stops$1,271
Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale3 stops$1,380
Austin
Austin2 stops$1,312
Phoenix
Phoenix2 stops$1,169

Book Cheap United States Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights to the United States 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 to the United States

Tue, 8 Sep - Mon, 14 Sep
Fiji Airways Logo
13:25 - 13:05
MEL
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LAX
16h 40m
1 stop
Fiji Airways Logo
23:55 - 12:25
LAX
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MEL
19h 30m
1 stop
$926Fiji Airways
Tue, 14 Apr - Tue, 21 Apr
Fiji Airways Logo
13:25 - 13:05
MEL
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LAX
16h 40m
1 stop
Fiji Airways Logo
23:55 - 12:00
LAX
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MEL
19h 05m
1 stop
$934Fiji Airways
Tue, 19 May - Tue, 11 Aug
Air Canada Logo
06:00 - 17:36
MEL
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SFO
28h 36m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
18:35 - 12:20
SFO
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MEL
24h 45m
2 stops
$1,091Air Canada
Wed, 3 Jun - Sun, 7 Jun
Air Canada Logo
09:20 - 17:16
SYD
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SFO
24h 56m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
20:51 - 07:20
SFO
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SYD
41h 29m
1 stop
$1,125Air Canada
Fri, 8 May - Sat, 30 May
United Airlines Logo
09:30 - 20:57
MEL
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LGA
25h 27m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
14:51 - 08:15
LGA
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MEL
27h 24m
2 stops
$1,243United Airlines
Tue, 12 May - Wed, 3 Jun
United Airlines Logo
10:55 - 21:35
MEL
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EWR
24h 40m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
16:00 - 07:30
EWR
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MEL
25h 30m
1 stop
$1,243United Airlines
Mon, 24 Aug - Mon, 7 Sep
American Airlines Logo
09:10 - 14:34
SYD
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JFK
43h 24m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
16:30 - 07:05
JFK
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SYD
24h 35m
1 stop
$1,377American Airlines
Thu, 7 May - Wed, 20 May
Qantas Airways Logo
09:10 - 19:00
SYD
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JFK
23h 50m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
17:29 - 07:05
JFK
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SYD
23h 36m
1 stop
$1,387Qantas Airways
Mon, 24 Aug - Mon, 7 Sep
American Airlines Logo
09:10 - 19:28
SYD
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JFK
24h 18m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
18:30 - 06:55
JFK
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SYD
22h 25m
1 stop
$1,389American Airlines
Thu, 21 May - Sun, 21 Jun
Qantas Airways Logo
09:10 - 16:29
SYD
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JFK
21h 19m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
17:33 - 06:55
JFK
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SYD
23h 22m
1 stop
$1,396Qantas Airways
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to the United States

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights to the United States to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest flight to the United States?

These are the best return prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.

The cheapest ticket to the United States from Australia found in the last 72 hours was to Los Angeles, at $808 return. The most popular route is Brisbane (BNE) to Los Angeles (LAX) and the cheapest return airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $808.

How much is a flight to the United States?

The average and cheapest price for all round-trip flights to the United States from each origin found by users searching on KAYAK in the last month.

A flight to the United States costs $1,468 on average. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was $569 for the route Brisbane (BNE) to Los Angeles (LAX). The most popular routes on KAYAK are Brisbane to Los Angeles which costs $1,563 on average, and Melbourne to Los Angeles, which costs $1,458 on average.

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What is the cheapest month to fly from Australia to the United States?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Australia to the United States, 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 Australia to the United States is November, when tickets cost $1,257 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and July, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,731 and $1,690 respectively.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to the United States?

The average price for all round-trip flights from Australia to the United States depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

The cheapest time of day to fly to the United States is generally in the evening, when retur flights cost $1,292 on average. Morning departures are around 34% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to the United States is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $2,170.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Australia to the United States?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to the United States, 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 a flight from Australia to the United States, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 7% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 8 weeks before departure.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in the United States?

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in the United States is Honolulu Airport (HNL), with an average flight price of $964.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$646
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 2% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (15% more expensive on average)
Flight from Melbourne to Los Angeles

Flights to the United States: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew to the United States 
FernandoFlew with American Airlines
BNE
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DFW
Mar 2026
Buy premium economy or front seats in economy as the flight is long and your legs and arms will thank you.
CharlesFlew with WestJet
MEL
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LAX
Dec 2025
I had 5.5 hrs between my flight to LA and my flight from LA to Calgary. I barely made it! The plane to Calgary was loading by the time I got through in-flight delays, then inbound US customs, luggage pick-up, luggage drop-off, then TSA checks as I re-entered the secure zone, then fast-walk to the outbound gate. LAX is a difficult airport, designed last century when air travel was much more relaxed. So: plan for WAY more time there than you’d ever want.
Verified travelerFlew with United Airlines
SYD
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LAX
Jan 2025
Bring some extra food! Long flight, you don’t get enough and quality is mediocre. No free snacks in between meals except for mini pretzels.
AurianneFlew with United Airlines
SYD
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SFO
Sept 2024
Ensure you have 2-3 hours layover You’ll likely need unless you don’t mind missing your next flight
KimberlyFlew with Qantas Airways
SYD
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DFW
July 2024
Be prepared for a long flight & take what you absolutely must have in your carry on.

FAQs - booking United States flights

  • Which airport should I arrive at if I am planning to visit the Grand Canyon?

    When travelling to the Grand Canyon, the most convenient airport for you to fly into is Flagstaff Pulliam Airport (FLG), which is just a 1h 30min drive from the landmark. Otherwise, Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) is the second closest, and you will be able to reach the canyon in just a 3h 30min drive.

  • What is the best way to travel to the Northeastern region of the United States?

    If you are hoping to visit the Northeastern region of the United States, such as Maine, Connecticut, New Hampshire, or Delaware, some of the most convenient airports for you to land at are Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) and Bradley International Airport (BDL).

  • Which airports are closest to Niagara Falls?

    When visiting Niagara Falls, there are two primary airports for travellers to choose from, which are Niagara Falls International Airport (IAG) and John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM). While Niagara Falls International Airport (IAG) is located in the United States and is just over 6 km away from the scenic landmark, John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM) can be found in Canada and is 80 km away from the falls.

  • I am planning on visiting Sequoia National Park. How should I travel there?

    There are two airports which are within reasonable driving distance of Sequoia National Park: Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) and Visalia Municipal Airport (VIS). When flying from Australia, you will find that it is generally easiest to book a flight that has a stopover in either Phoenix or Los Angeles and that brings you to the final destination of Fresno. Once you have landed, it is quickest to reach the park by car, which takes approximately 1h 30min to 2h depending on traffic.

  • Can I fly directly to the United States?

    Australia has multiple airports to depart from when flying to the United States, and they serve various airlines flying directly along this route. You can fly with Delta Airlines, United Airlines, Qantas or American Airlines, depending on your budget and ideal route.

  • Which holidays may affect flights to the United States?

    National and religious holidays can affect flights from Australia to the United States. In general, Christmas and the Sunday after Thanksgiving (December), and New Year’s are the busier travel days. Flight availability and prices could be unpredictable, so booking your ticket well in advance is wise to avoid overpaying.

  • What are the visa requirements when flying to the United States?

    Checking if you’re eligible for the visa waiver program when flying to the United States from Australia is crucial. As an Aussie, you’ll only need to apply online using the Electronic System for Travel Authorization because Australia falls under the waiver program. If you’re ineligible for the program, make sure to organise the visa you need.

  • What are the pet policies for flights to the United States?

    Travelling with your furry mate should be exciting, but you must adhere to the airline’s pet policies. For most airlines, your pet should be in a carrier, except for service animals. You should also carry health and veterinary certificates to enter the United States.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Australia to the United States?

    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 Australia to the United States.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Australia to the United States?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Australia to the United States is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Australia to the United States?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from Australia to the United States 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 from Australia to the United States?

    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 from Australia to the United States up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to the United States?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to the United States is Friday when return tickets can be as cheap as $968. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Monday, when return prices are $1,173 on average.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to the United States

  • Looking for cheap airfare to the United States? 25% of our users found return tickets to the United States for the following prices or less: From Adelaide $1,644, from Brisbane $3,218, from Melbourne $4,648
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest United States flight deals.
  • If you are planning to travel to the Northwestern region of the United States, it is best to book flights to either Portland International Airport (PDX) or Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), as both of these are large travel hubs and service flights to most major cities in the country.
  • Certain states have strict laws regarding what agricultural products can be transported across their borders, so make sure that you know the regulations before you fly to the United States. For example, both Hawaii and Oregon do not allow fresh fruit to be brought into their territories by travellers.
  • As flights from Australia to the United States are long, many of them require travellers to have a stopover, with some common options being major Australian travel hubs, like Sydney, Brisbane, or Melbourne, as well as countries such as Singapore.
  • For those that will be going to Southwestern states, like Arizona and New Mexico, Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) are two of the most convenient destination choices.
  • Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is one of the most popular airports in the Midwest region of the United States, as it provides travellers with easy access to the states of Illinois and Indiana.
  • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is convenient when flying to the United States from Australia, mainly with major airlines such as Qantas and United Airlines. It is one of the busiest hubs because of its proximity to other airports. You can also land at San Francisco Airport (SFO). It is a major hub for Cathay Pacific, Alaska Airlines and United Airlines.
  • If you are flying from Australia and want to stay around the East Coast of the United States, Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) will be an ideal option. You’ll easily find connecting flights to your desired destination.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to the United States

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Australia to the United States? 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.
8.1
Fiji AirwaysOverall score based on 233 reviews
8.5Crew
8.1Comfort
7.5Food
8.2Boarding
7.5Entertainment
Airline reviews

Left on time , arrived on time. Staff was awesome!!!!! Great flight!!!!

10.0 ExcellentNick, Mar 2026
NAN - LAX
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Left on time , arrived on time. Staff was awesome!!!!! Great flight!!!!

Great food, wonderful staff made a long flight seem short

Everything was great . Arrived on time was smooth plane was clean. Crew/Staff was friendly and helpful.

Everything from the staff to the comfort of business class was excellent. This is one of my new favorite airlines.

Ticketing said dinner for the almost 14 hour flight and we were delayed an hour. However, onboard we were only served a sluce if pizza bread and a cookie. Not at all dinner and insufficient for a long international flight. Breakfast was good.

We have had an absolutely horrific experience so far getting home from Australia on a $18,000 + flight we booked with you. The flight did not deplane in Dallas because there was no available gate or staircase. We sat in the plane for 3 hours waiting to deplane. As a result we missed our connecting flight to New York. American Airlines put us up in a hotel several miles away. We waited 45 minutes for a shuttle and The shuttle driver was horribly rude and unhelpful. They offered us $70 vouchers for food but actually there was no food left when we arrived minus some chicken nuggets and corn dogs. It was awful. Horrible way to end a vacation. There has to be accountability here.

A bit cramped in economy and the people in front wouldn’t put their seats up during meal service, crew did not help with that and I felt they could have done more about it.

The airline is ok, but it needs to improve it schedules.

Again, Fijian hospitality was genuine, very comfortable, only improvement would be the entertainment. Why Do they only have 5 episodes of TV shows and from like season three...

Fiji Airways was amazing, will definately be lfying them again. The "Fijian hospitality" is not a catch phrase, it is genuine. the only things that could be improved is the entertainment. Not a great choice of movies, and the TV shows only have about 5 or so episodes, and often of a random season.

Great service. Food could be improved but overall a very good airline

Wonderful trip. Everyone from checking in to the gate to the flight itself was amazing - kind, helpful, and has a beautiful smile.

This flight was the second leg of a trip that began in Auckland, New Zealand. I was unable to find a way to select seats in advance. The boarding passes we were given in Auckland did not have seat assignments for the second flight. There was no way to check on it until personnel showed up at the gate in Los Angeles, immediately before boarding time. The flight was overbooked by one, and since I was traveling with my sister, we needed two seats. We waited in considerable anxiety for everyone else to board and when one person did not show up, we had to take whatever was left. At least we finally got on the flight although we were the very last to board. We were not able to sit together, of course.

The Premium Economy seats were very comfortable and the food was quite tasty. I did not use the entertainment system, but I was able to charge my phone and tablet with the seatback connection.

The seats are feeling very hard to sit on. All the padding is flat, like sitting on a park bench for over an hour

We had difficulty checking in as United didn’t recognize the confirmation number and the agent was not helpful. We went to the United Assistance desk where the agent was able to process our reservation. We also weren’t allowed to choose seats in advance.

Air New Zealand over sold our flight and tried to bump us to yesterday. After several calls we got booked to United about 6 hrs before our original flight. No apologies!

Very quick flight so no time for refreshments. We took off. Then landed. The end. Seats were too tight. Very cramped Grateful for the short flight cos moving around wasn’t possible

Please add more Bollywood movies and recent movies to the entertainment.

I was not even on that flight and did not even book a ticket. Kayak did a phenomenal job

We booked with Qantas instead of Delta and we instead flew on American Airlines. American is not our favorite to go on. No leg room and the width of seats are a joke. Your are packed like sardines on American flights.

My experience was great overall. Tanya was particularly friendly and helpful the entire trip. I was very pleased with her customer service skills. The plane was an older aircraft but the entire way was comfortable with barely any turbulence at all. Qantas should speed up its fleet renovation. Totally recommend using this airline.

When I originally booked this flight, I was expecting to travel on Qantas. When the itinerary changed and the long-haul segment was operated by American Airlines, we were disappointed but remained open-minded. Unfortunately, the overall service experience fell far short of expectations. This was a long-haul international flight. Getting up periodically to use the restroom or stretch is inevitable, especially on flights of this duration. However, each time we stood up, we felt as though we were inconveniencing the crew. The tone and body language often suggested that we were in the way or disrupting something simply by moving about the cabin. As a result, I avoided getting up as often as I needed to and was physically very sore upon arrival. Meal service was similarly impersonal. The options were presented in single words “beef or veggie,” “pasta or beef” without any description of what was actually being served. There was little engagement or courtesy beyond that. Even simple expressions of gratitude were often not acknowledged. I am accustomed to no-frills travel and do not expect luxury. What was disappointing was not the absence of extras, but the absence of basic warmth and professionalism. On a long-haul international flight, small moments of courtesy and humanity make a significant difference. In this case, the experience felt transactional and dismissive rather than welcoming. I hope this feedback is taken constructively, as there is a meaningful difference between efficient service and indifferent service.

Qantas is always subpar beyond comfy chairs for a domestic flight

an hour late, then had to disembark on back stairs and take 4 flights up to get to main airport. No warning, and difficulty for those with canes and poor knees.

Flight arrived late with no one to help over 30 people rebook. I slept at the airport.

Business seats not as comfortable or private as most competitors (e.g. Qantas was outstanding), and movie selection was much more limited than Qantas or United has been recently

Hard to move and get out of my seat when the passenger in front is in recline position.

It was a good flight and no complaints. It just wasn't anything that was better than any other flight.

The crew were wonderful - if only the customers were as well behaved as the attendants!! Ha ha! If you could just talk to God and ask for less turbulence next time.... Juuuuust kidding....

OK, we were delayed and had to de plane and reboard.

United is one airline which regardless of how many separate United tickets in existence, if one flight breaks down, the airline will take care of all the flights.

Both our flights were delayed. Almost didn’t get in the second flight. Staff was rude to the bone.

Hopped on time for the flight only to get deplaned and delayed another 2.5 hours.

Terrible experience! delay 2 time and say i dont have ticket

Both my flight where delayed Had 25min to make it to my transfer flight

Would've been great if Lufthansa union cockpit pilots didn't strike for 2 days and caused a chaos to my returning plans to USA, and then after rebooking a flight 2 days later tge plane departed 35 min later. So I did not have a good experience.

Everything was on time and service on the flight was great!

The boarding in Buenos Aires (at the on ramp) was not great. They had to check every carry on. Not a United problem but was a Buenos Aires problem.

Staff and aircraft were good. However, weather in Houston lee to a ground stop. We were looking at circling behind three other planes until the stop was lifted. Pilot said we didn’t have enough fuel for that. So we flew on to New Orleans as the closest port with immigration and customs staff. Landed there and sat in the plane for two hours plus while staff was sorted. Turned away by ICE. Waited for pilots to be switched out, but after they were approved by ICE. Then had to wait to get a runway because so many planes were ahead of us. Finally took off and flew back to Houston. We all missed our connecting flights because it took too long. Hotel voucher from United was only a link to booking site. Total BS. Finally got a flight out the next day after a night without sleep because all the Houston hotels were booked by rodeo and spring break crowds.

My ticket did not exist when I got to the airport. I had to book another flight and was still charged by Kayak

Got denied my flight was told on Google that Air Canada was supposed to book me a flight back home because I never was able to go to my destination. They did not help me whatsoever. I had to book a whole new flight for that reason I would write this is zero

The plane was delayed an hour. Heard from other passengers that the Vancouver connection to SFO was never on-time.

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

We left over 2 hours late and they didn't even give us a complimentary snack, when getting to the desk I asked if I could be put in a row with only 1 other person or an empt y one I was told the flight was full when the last two rows were empty. All around over it

they were super helpful. Agents at the desk got me on an earlier flight and I was able to get home several hours earlier.

This is a great non-stop YVR-MIA. Very comfortable plane, and no transfer through a city that gets major winter weather!

Terrible…. Reported missing luggage’s with injectable meds that needed refrigeration. Yet, delivery could not be expedited. Luggage’s were delivered 5 days after arrival. The meds were useless as ice pack had melted. So disappointed!!!

Air Canada’s problems are not staff related by and large, no. The problem is tiny jets between the U.S. and Canada - yes, believe it or not they are still “international” (just ask our own Mango Maniac in power in the U.S.). The little aisle is compounded by a design flaw of a “dog leg” starting at seat 12. Woe be unto you if you sit here as passengers and attendants do not have sufficient room to not hit you in the face with backpacks. One thing I will say very positively about Air Canada is you still provide pillows and blankets on transcontinental flights to all, not just the elites. Your tiny improperly designed jets are also a problem flying city to city within Canada also. One can only say you remind us of a “Jet Blue” or “Spirit” experience. Also your luggage space is downright Byzantine! We will endeavor to avoid you and use other U.S. carriers, albeit charging more.

Terrible canceled flight and lost my luggage. Flew me to Halifax. Tgat flight was delayed, had to spend night in airport chair.

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