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$501 Find Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Sydney

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Cheapest return fare
$1,029
Typical prices: $1,394-$1,986
Fiji Airways
Sun 10/5Fri 15/5
SFO - SYD • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
$1,671
Typical prices: $1,542-$2,010
Qantas Airways
Fri 7/8Sun 23/8
SFO - SYD • Direct
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You can fly direct with United Airlines and Qantas Airways. Average duration is 14h 56m
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Cheapest • Avg $1,218 (return)
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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Sydney (SFO-SYD)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from San Francisco to Sydney 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 San Francisco to Sydney

Sun, 10 May - Fri, 15 May
Fiji Airways Logo
22:35 - 22:10
SFO
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SYD
30h 35m
1 stop
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13:15 - 13:55
SYD
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SFO
17h 40m
1 stop
$1,029Fiji Airways
Fri, 15 May - Fri, 22 May
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22:35 - 11:50
SFO
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SYD
20h 15m
1 stop
Fiji Airways Logo
13:15 - 13:55
SYD
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SFO
17h 40m
1 stop
$1,032Fiji Airways
Sun, 26 Apr - Sun, 3 May
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22:35 - 22:10
SFO
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SYD
30h 35m
1 stop
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13:15 - 13:55
SYD
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SFO
17h 40m
1 stop
$1,034Fiji Airways
Sun, 3 May - Sun, 17 May
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22:35 - 22:10
SFO
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SYD
30h 35m
1 stop
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06:00 - 13:55
SYD
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SFO
24h 55m
1 stop
$1,039Fiji Airways
Sun, 6 Sep - Fri, 18 Sep
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23:25 - 22:10
SFO
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SYD
29h 45m
1 stop
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13:15 - 13:40
SYD
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SFO
17h 25m
1 stop
$1,041Fiji Airways
Fri, 24 Apr - Fri, 1 May
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22:35 - 11:50
SFO
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SYD
20h 15m
1 stop
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13:15 - 13:55
SYD
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SFO
17h 40m
1 stop
$1,042Fiji Airways
Sat, 8 Aug - Fri, 21 Aug
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22:35 - 11:50
SFO
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SYD
20h 15m
1 stop
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06:00 - 13:40
SYD
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SFO
24h 40m
1 stop
$1,044Fiji Airways
Fri, 8 May - Fri, 22 May
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22:35 - 11:50
SFO
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SYD
20h 15m
1 stop
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13:15 - 13:55
SYD
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SFO
17h 40m
1 stop
$1,045Fiji Airways
Wed, 22 Apr - Wed, 29 Apr
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22:35 - 11:50
SFO
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SYD
20h 15m
1 stop
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13:20 - 13:55
SYD
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SFO
17h 35m
1 stop
$1,048Fiji Airways
Wed, 29 Apr - Wed, 6 May
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22:35 - 11:50
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SYD
20h 15m
1 stop
Fiji Airways Logo
13:20 - 13:55
SYD
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SFO
17h 35m
1 stop
$1,054Fiji Airways
Booking Insights

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

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

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

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

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

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

If you are looking for a flight deal from San Francisco to Sydney, look for departures on Wednesdays and avoid leaving on a Friday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Sydney, Sunday is the cheapest day to fly and Saturday is the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Sydney, 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 San Francisco to Sydney is March, where tickets cost $1,532 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,252 and $1,785 respectively.

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

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 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at $1,036 on average.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Sydney, 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 San Francisco to Sydney, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$501
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 4% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (31% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from San Francisco to Sydney

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

FAQs for booking flights from San Francisco to Sydney

  • How long will it take me to get from my hotel in San Francisco to SFO?

    Public transportation will take around 30min from the city center. Keep in mind that commute times can change drastically during rush hours.

  • Where is the SFO BART station?

    The BART station is in the International Terminal. It is a close walk from terminals 1 and 3.

  • Can I use Global Entry to cut waiting times at SFO customs and immigration?

    Australia is in negotiations for participation in the U.S. Global Entry program. When traveling from SYD to SFO, or any U.S. destination, check to see if Global Entry is an available option.

  • How do I catch the Airport Link train from SYD to the Sydney Central Business District?

    You can purchase an Opal Card at the Sydney Airport stations, at Newslink, or WH Smith bookshops in either terminal. An Opal Card is good for all public transportation in Sydney, including trains, ferries, buses, and light rail.

  • What food options can I find at SFO?

    Whether you are looking for breakfast options, a sit-down dinner, or just a quick snack, SFO has an option for you. San Francisco is known for its food and the airport includes many local and chain options.

  • Which airline on this route is good for travellers with children?

    Fiji Airways offers various child-friendly amenities and services for San Francisco to Sydney flights. You can enjoy an infant fare with a 10% discount for children who don’t require their own seat. Also, the airline offers kids’ meals, provided you request them when booking. Finally, your toddler is entitled to one carry-on item of up to 3 kg.

  • What services for travellers with limited mobility are offered on this route?

    Air Canada and Fiji Airways provide special assistance and facilities for travellers with restricted mobility on the San Francisco to Sydney route. You’ll have a smooth flight experience with airport assistance, wheelchair help, priority boarding and seating accommodations. However, contact your airline in advance to request this.

  • Can I choose my preferred seat on my economy class flight from San Francisco to Sydney?

    Various airlines operating the San Francisco to Sydney route allow travellers to choose seats when booking economy class tickets, ensuring a comfortable onboard experience. Some notable mentions include American Airlines, Qantas, Emirates and Singapore Airlines. However, seat selection policies vary with the airline.

  • Can I upgrade my ticket to business class on this route?

    If you fancy extra comfort for the long-haul San Francisco to Sydney flight, you can upgrade your ticket to business or first class, even after booking. These offer you additional perks, including exclusive onboard services for travellers. 

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Sydney was $501 for a one-way ticket and $1,029 for a return.

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

    American Airlines, Qantas Airways, and Alaska Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Francisco to Sydney flight route.

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

    The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Francisco to Sydney flight route.

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

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

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Francisco to Sydney, Fiji Airways or Hawaiian Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to Sydney are Fiji Airways and Hawaiian Airlines. With an average price for the route of $1,376 and an overall rating of 8.1, Fiji Airways is the most popular choice. Hawaiian Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,736 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco to Sydney?

    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 San Francisco to Sydney.

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

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

    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 Sydney with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Francisco to Sydney?

    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 Sydney from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Sydney

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $969 or less one-way.
  • Getting to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is easy and convenient from anywhere in the Bay Area. There are plenty of public transportation options to choose from, including the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) rapid rail to travel from San Mateo County, the East Bay, or the city of San Francisco. Caltrain commuter rail and bus routes are also available to SFO from San Mateo County, San Francisco, and Palo Alto. Taxis and rideshares are easily accessible from the airport terminals.
  • Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) is located about 8km from the Sydney city center and is about a 25min ride away. Public transportation is available through the Airport Link train and is about a 30min ride from SYD. Other options include rideshare cars and taxis, which will cost about AU$55 ($42.50) each way.
  • When traveling on any international flight, keep in mind that wait times at security, customs, and transit lines will be longer because of the larger number of travelers. U.S. travelers to SYD have the option to use the SmartGate to self-process through passport control and potentially save some time going through the immigration and customs line.
  • Business travelers will find that both SFO and SYD have much to offer to make your trip hassle-free. Several airline lounges, free Wi-Fi throughout the airports, business centers, and shower facilities are all easily accessible at both airports. In addition, there are multiple hotels in and around each airport to make your early morning or late-night connections easy.
  • Traveling with kids? SFO has a Kids'Spot, an interactive children's exploration and play area where kids can get their wiggles out before the long flight to Sydney. SFO also features extensive museum exhibits and self-guided tours. Sydney Airport has an interactive play area, but the highlight is the Kid's Cinema, where they can watch children's tv shows in a comfortable setting.
  • If you seek to grab a bite or enjoy your favourite drink on board, consider booking a Fiji Airways ticket from San Francisco to Sydney. The airline offers onboard dining, even for economy class travellers, and you shouldn’t pay anything.
  • Air Canada is a well-fitting airline for travellers seeking convenience for flights from San Francisco to Sydney. The airline lands at Terminal 1 at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD), boasting advanced design and efficient luggage handling.

Prefer to fly direct from San Francisco to Sydney Kingsford Smith?

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

Direct departures

San Francisco to Sydney Kingsford Smith

Monday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Tuesday

Qantas Airways,United Airlines

Qantas Airways,United Airlines

Wednesday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Thursday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Friday

Qantas Airways,United Airlines

Qantas Airways,United Airlines

Saturday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Sunday

Qantas Airways,United Airlines

Qantas Airways,United Airlines

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Direct returns

Sydney Kingsford Smith to San Francisco

Monday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Tuesday

Qantas Airways,United Airlines

Qantas Airways,United Airlines

Wednesday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Thursday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Friday

Qantas Airways,United Airlines

Qantas Airways,United Airlines

Saturday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Sunday

Qantas Airways,United Airlines

Qantas Airways,United Airlines

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines flying from San Francisco to Sydney

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco to Sydney. 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 San Francisco to Sydney? 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.
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Fiji AirwaysOverall score based on 232 reviews
8.1Comfort
8.5Crew
7.5Entertainment
7.5Food
8.2Boarding
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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.

No charging outlets worked. Other than collecting trash attendants didn’t come around. No one could hear flight attendants announcements during the flight. Seat pads were horrible. Sitting on a board for 5 hours. What happened to Hawaiian airlines comfort, hospitality, and extras? Our pilots did an excellent job trying to minimize turbulence and incredible job in landing in windy conditions.

I like that if they asked you to checked in a bag at the gate they give you priority to board

I received several emails about my 3:10 flight. When I showed up to the airport at 12:30 to check my bags I was told the flight was actually at 1 pm. They grudgingly rebooked me for a flight at 5:22 to Vegas to get a connecting to LAX. I did find the gate for my original 3:10 flight but they were booked. I proceeded to receive status updates and gate change information for the 3:10 flight, even though I was apparently never supposed to be on that flight

The food options were limited and very specific. Some type of entertainment option for a 4.5 hour flight would have been nice.

The Kayak confirmation number did not work for checking in the day before. I checked in at 8.30 using my ticket number. When I arrived at the airport, I was informed that the flight was overbooked, and since I had checked in late, I did not have a seat. The Next flight was not until ten PM. I called my wife, who had been taking care of our kids all weekend, and she was upset, calling me a liar and telling me to stay in SD. It turned my weekend getaway into a nightmare! I blame the Kayak website and will not book flights using your app in the future.

comfortable but the food is horrible. I have flown Hawaiian several times now and no matter what they say the food is its the same squashed bread with melted goop inside. Tastes fake and isnt what they represent, its quite nasty. What happend to real food? And there is NO entertainment!! so not sure why they are asking for a review on that.

Good and friendly staff. Nicely enjoyed the complimentary drink and snack.

I was very, very cold and a stranger loaned me her sweater next to me. I didn’t wanna buy a blanket just for a four hour trip when I did not need the pillow or the earphones. I don’t mind purchasing a blanket, but I only needed that not all of it accessories. Cold air pretty much blew the entire trip. Two people in front of me both bought the blanket packages. Maybe that’s the idea. The crew was exceptionally nice and passed through multiple times.. the restrooms were very clean and usually accessible.

3 hour wait on customer service after flight was cancelled. Was bumped to a flight where I wouldnt have gotten to my destination for another 2 days. Had to fully refund flight and book a new one the following morning. Paid twice the amount for the flight than I had originally booked. Very disappointed I was not offered any sort of discount or points for all of the frustration, in fact the airline profited twice as much off of me by cancelling my flight and and changing my entire trip.

I understand that both Hawaiian and Alaskan are in the process of merging but I could not get real-time flight info or access my boarding pass on either app

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.

Qantas is always subpar beyond comfy chairs for a domestic flight

I liked boarding the plane. The staff were rude, the food was appalling and the chairs the most uncomfortable I have ever experienced

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.

Well my expórtenle with Qantas it wasn’t that good KLM from Bs Aires was delay Santiago Chile Qantas QF 028 was still in the airport but the crew didn’t opened the door for me soo I lost my fly And I stuck in the airport 13 hrs waiting for next fly by Latam Arline My question is can I have my money back for business class

It was ok, the additional baggage charges were a bit excessive given winter is a time for skiing. To have to pay $600 extra for skis was tantamount to robbery. Airlines should consider sporting goods as baggage. Likewise, they should consider increasing the number of bags allowed on international flights to known ski destinations.

I'd like to see AA's flight safety record clearly and prominently posted online.

Couldn't access entertainment on app as said in an email

A few more inches of legroom is all i ask

One of the best Qantas business flights I've had. Quality product

The 777’s economy seat’s legroom was more tolerable than expected. I appreciate the reclining mechanism which slides the seat forward to minimize cannibalizing the space behind. The food was terrible: very salty.

Seats are uncomfortable. This has been a trend in the industry for decades. Trying to fit more seats on each plane to increase profits at the expense of the passenger.

Staff were good. My seat was in need of repair, but for a short flight was not problematic. Usual basic snack and drink setup that you'll find on any US carrier. Over, a decent, basic flight.

Flight delayed for more than 16 hrs and no effort was spent to provide an alternate

We had turbulence ever 1/2 hr or so and the captains announcements were SOOOO LOUD

it was a very short flight so my expectations were low.

Entertainment kept turning itself off. Gave up on watching a movie.

Very disappointing given gate agent behavior. Filed a formal complaint with United.

Terrible. No customer service, no food, no drinks on a 6 hour premier economy booking.

Terrible. Our first time back on United for 10 years, the seats in Polaris class are small and uncomfortable. They have squished too many people in to get more $$$. The staff are not friendly and not wanting to accommodate. I asked for two salads rather than a main meal and was advised no we wont do that. Then asked what I would like for breakfast and given something else anyway. I will not be flying United International anytime soon.

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