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Cheap Flight Deals from Heathrow to San Francisco (LHR-SFO)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Heathrow to San Francisco

KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Heathrow to San Francisco.
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08:45 - 16:10LHR-SFO
15h 25m1 stop
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14:40 - 17:50SFO-LHR
19h 10m2 stops
£309SWISS
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Tue, 16 Sep - Tue, 23 Sep
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18:45 - 14:35LHR-SFO
27h 50m1 stop
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16:20 - 18:50SFO-LHR
18h 30m1 stop
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Tue, 16 Sep - Tue, 23 Sep
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08:40 - 16:10LHR-SFO
15h 30m1 stop
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10:35 - 11:10SFO-LHR
16h 35m1 stop
£400Lufthansa
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07:25 - 19:00LHR-SFO
19h 35m1 stop
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12:55 - 07:25SFO-LHR
10h 30mdirect
£405Lufthansa
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Fri, 9 May - Sun, 18 May
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08:45 - 16:25LHR-SFO
15h 40m1 stop
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11:25 - 10:00SFO-LHR
14h 35m1 stop
£413United Airlines
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Tue, 6 May - Tue, 20 May
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06:30 - 12:40LHR-SFO
14h 10m1 stop
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19:40 - 14:10SFO-LHR
10h 30mdirect
£416United Airlines
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Wed, 7 May - Tue, 20 May
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16:25 - 19:30LHR-SFO
11h 05mdirect
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21:20 - 15:40SFO-LHR
10h 20mdirect
£418Virgin Atlantic
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06:30 - 11:45LHR-SFO
13h 15m1 stop
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16:35 - 14:15SFO-LHR
13h 40m1 stop
£443Virgin Atlantic
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07:40 - 15:55LHR-SFO
16h 15m1 stop
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22:20 - 06:20SFO-LHR
24h 00m1 stop
£452British Airways
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11h 05mdirect
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23:30 - 10:50SFO-LHR
27h 20m1 stop
£457British Airways
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Expert advice for your flight from Heathrow to San Francisco

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarisation of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are specific to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airlines
Virgin Atlantic

Virgin's Upper Class offers fully flat beds and access to exclusive lounges.


Virgin's Economy Delight offers additional legroom and priority check-in and boarding.

British Airways

BA's Premium Economy offers 18 cm extra legroom and priority boarding.


BA's Euro Traveller includes a cabin bag and free snack on short-haul flights.

Lufthansa

Lufthansa's Premium Economy offers 50% more space and an extra 23 kg checked bag.


Lufthansa provides 11 special meal choices for dietary needs, order 24 hours before departure.

Read more about Lufthansaby Jessica Macdonald
United Airlines

United's Polaris Lounge offers a luxurious experience with restaurant service and less crowding.


United's Economy Plus seats offer up to six inches more legroom than standard economy.

Finnair

Finnair's A350 features lower cabin altitude and higher humidity for a better arrival feeling.


Finnair's Economy Comfort offers more legroom for a small additional charge.

Read more about Finnairby Gabriel Leigh
KLM

KLM's Premium Comfort includes two checked bags and SkyPriority security line access.


KLM's World Business Class offers lay-flat seats with direct aisle access.

Read more about KLMby Blane Bachelor
Airports
LHR

Consider Fast Track security at Heathrow to skip lines, especially on busy travel days like Fridays and weekends.

Read more about LHRby Kirstie Pickering
SFO

Use BART for a cost-effective ride from SFO to popular San Francisco neighbourhoods like the Mission and Embarcadero.

Read more about SFOby Blane Bachelor
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Duncan is a freelance travel writer, copywriter and book author in constant search of travel stories and the perpetual sensation of being on holiday. He’s never happier than when on a dusty trail in search of empty waves or ducking under the piste tape in search of snowbound solitude. British born, living in Germany, but happiest heading for the horizon. His first book, Found in Translation, explores the etymologies and stories of country names around the world and is out now.

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Gabriel is a writer and video creator. As senior content producer for Flightradar24 and Monocle’s transport correspondent, he keeps a close eye on aviation in particular. He has also written travel articles for the likes of The New York Times. Born in New York but raised around the world, he now lives in Sweden. He’s been to 75 countries, flying 2.3 million miles on 113 airlines and through 234 airports in the process.

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Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specialising in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favourite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history.

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Kirstie Pickering

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Aviation and business journalist Kirstie didn’t leave England until she was 18 years old, but has since travelled to over 20 countries including Japan, Canada, and Iceland. Her travel expertise lies in European city breaks, including how to find the best locally-owned hotels and restaurants and how to optimise the airport experience for your needs.

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

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Heathrow to San Francisco to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.
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Planning a trip from Heathrow to San Francisco? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from London Heathrow Airport to San Francisco?

The average price of all round-trip flights from London Heathrow Airport to San Francisco clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For London Heathrow Airport to San Francisco, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Sunday is the most expensive. Flying from San Francisco back to London Heathrow Airport, the best deals are generally found on Wednesday, with Saturday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from London Heathrow Airport to San Francisco?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from London Heathrow Airport 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 London Heathrow Airport to San Francisco is February, where tickets cost £426 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £709 and £701 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from London Heathrow Airport 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 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at £1,643 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from London Heathrow Airport 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 London Heathrow Airport 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 London Heathrow Airport to San Francisco, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from London Heathrow Airport to San Francisco

Low season

January

High season

July

Cheapest flight

£257
Best time to beat the crowds (9% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (36% more expensive on average)
Flight from London Heathrow Airport to San Francisco

When to book flights from Heathrow to San Francisco

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Heathrow to San Francisco based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
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.

Flights from Heathrow to San Francisco: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from Heathrow to San Francisco 
AlastairFlew with British AirwaysLHR-SFOFeb 2025
Make sure your free checked luggage is for outward and return flights.
Verified travelerFlew with American AirlinesLHR-SFOMar 2024
Heathrow is vast, allow plenty of time to drop bags and go through security. At San Francisco the immigration takes a bit of time and we had to wait around 1.5hrs, bare this in mind when booking car rental. The is a shuttle train from the airport to the car rental area which is very slick and efficient.
Ana-MariaFlew with IberiaLHR-SFOMar 2024
In London triple check your flight they have multiple leaving for the same destination once - it is easy to get them confused

FAQs for booking London Heathrow Airport to San Francisco flights

  • Is Heathrow family friendly?

    Heathrow Airport has at least one children’s play area in every terminal and most restaurants do children’s menus, and some promise to serve food within 15min. You can pre-order nappies and baby milk via the on-site chemist in each terminal, which reduces the need to carry more things through security.

  • How many airports are there in San Francisco and how many have direct routes from London?

    There are three airports in the San Francisco Bay area: San Francisco International Airport (SFO), Oakland International Airport (OAK) and San Jose International Airport (SJC). SFO is the airport that has more international airline options while Oakland and San Jose have more low-cost carriers and domestic routes. Both British Airways and Virgin fly non-stop to San Francisco SFO Airport from London Heathrow.

  • What is the best way to travel to London Heathrow to catch my plane to San Francisco SFO?

    There are two trains from central London, leaving Paddington station; the Heathrow Express takes 15min, non-stop and the Heathrow Connect takes 30min with a few stops. It is also very straightforward to catch the London Underground - the journey takes about an hour from central London.

  • Once landed from London Heathrow, what is the best way to travel into San Francisco using public transport?

    The Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) is easy, taking 30min, with trains leaving 3-4 times every hour. Passengers can connect to the BART from any of the terminals via the free Air Train. BART trains run from 5:00 in the week, 6:00 on Saturdays, and 8:00 on Sundays and stop at midnight every day. There are also buses that run from San Francisco SFO Airport to various parts of the state. For example, the Evans Airport shuttle serves Napa, the Marin Airporter goes into Marin County and the Sonoma County Airport Express carries passengers to Sonoma County.

  • What stopover flights do airlines offer between London Heathrow and San Francisco?

    Single-stopover flights are some of the top choices for flights between these destinations. Aer Lingus offers one of the best flights, with a single stopover at Dublin Airport (DUB) en route. Iberia has flights with one stopover at Dallas/Fort Worth, while KLM has single-stopover flights going via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).

  • What routes does KLM offer between London Heathrow and San Francisco?

    KLM is a popular provider of these flights and offers various routes. The most popular route is a direct flight between these airports. There are also numerous single-stopover flights with stops at airports like Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG), Los Angeles (LAX), and Seattle/Tacoma International (SEA).

  • What is the baggage allowance on Iberia flights?

    Standard tickets for flights with Iberia allow for one carry-on bag and don't include checked baggage. If you want checked baggage, you'll have to pay for it during the booking process, which will be cheaper than paying in person at the airport.

  • How do I lower my Co2 emissions on these routes?

    Several airlines operate along these routes that offer flights that are better for the environment with reduced emissions. KLM stopover flights via CDG are some of the best flights, with a 42% reduction in Co2 emissions. United Airlines flights via Montreal Airport (YUL) come with 34% fewer emissions.

  • What is the cheapest flight from London Heathrow Airport to San Francisco?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to San Francisco was £341 for a one-way ticket and £411 for a return.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from London Heathrow Airport to San Francisco?

    Only KLM offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the London Heathrow Airport to San Francisco flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from London Heathrow Airport to San Francisco?

    The Boeing 777 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the London Heathrow Airport to San Francisco flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from London Heathrow Airport to San Francisco?

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

  • On which days can I fly direct from London Heathrow Airport to San Francisco?

    There are direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to San Francisco on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from London to San Francisco, Finnair or Austrian Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from London to San Francisco are Finnair and Austrian Airlines. With an average price for the route of £488 and an overall rating of 7.6, Finnair is the most popular choice. Austrian Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £485 and an overall rating of 7.5.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from London Heathrow Airport 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 London Heathrow Airport to San Francisco.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Francisco from London Heathrow Airport 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 London Heathrow Airport 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 London Heathrow Airport with another airline.

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

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from London Heathrow Airport to San Francisco

  • Looking for a cheap flight from San Francisco to London Heathrow Airport? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £493 or less one-way and £476 or less round-trip.
  • London Heathrow (LHR) is one of the busiest airports in the world, so make sure to check your terminal in advance as distances between the terminals can be long if you make a mistake, and the journey between them can take more time than you think.
  • Download the London Heathrow app onto your telephone before you leave, as this will update you in real-time on delays, and also help you easily navigate the terminals to find restaurants, services and your boarding gate.
  • If you are pushed for time but very hungry, look out for the 15-minute symbol at many of the eateries at Heathrow Airport; these places will take your order and deliver your food within 15min.
  • If you find yourself with lots of time to spare before your flight, head to the Number 1 Lounge in Terminal 3 after security – as well as food, newspapers and drink, it also has a travel spa and sleep pods that can be reserved by the hour.
  • When planning your flight into San Francisco SFO Airport, remember that because it’s so close to the coast, it is prone to being foggy, which means that landing and take-off capacity becomes frequently limited. Make sure you factor in some extra landing time in your arrival schedule for unforeseen weather delays; it’s all part of the wonder of arriving in the area.
  • London Heathrow Airport (LHR) offers several amenities and services that make it a great choice for passengers travelling with children. These include dedicated children's play areas, family-friendly facilities, baby-changing facilities, and spacious family lounges. Additionally, the airport provides stroller and car seat rental services, making it easier for families to navigate the terminals.
  • Grabbing the Heathrow Express from Paddington Station is one of the fastest and most convenient ways to get to the airport from the city centre. It leaves the station four times an hour and takes around 15 minutes to get to the airport.
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Prefer to fly direct from London Heathrow Airport to San Francisco?

Find which airlines fly direct from London Heathrow Airport to San Francisco Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

London Heathrow to San Francisco

Monday

Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, Air Canada, +15 more

Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +16 more

Tuesday

Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, Air Canada, +15 more

Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +16 more

Wednesday

Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, Air Canada, +15 more

Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +16 more

Thursday

Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, Air Canada, +15 more

Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +16 more

Friday

Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, Air Canada, +15 more

Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +16 more

Saturday

Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, Air Canada, +15 more

Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +16 more

Sunday

Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, Air Canada, +15 more

Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +16 more

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Direct returns

San Francisco to London Heathrow

Monday

Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, Air Canada, +15 more

Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +16 more

Tuesday

Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, Air Canada, +15 more

Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +16 more

Wednesday

Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, Air Canada, +15 more

Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +16 more

Thursday

Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, Air Canada, +15 more

Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +16 more

Friday

Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, Air Canada, +15 more

Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +16 more

Saturday

Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, Air Canada, +15 more

Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +16 more

Sunday

Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, Air Canada, +15 more

Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +16 more

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Top 5 airlines serving from Heathrow to San Francisco

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from London 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.
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7.5
Austrian AirlinesOverall score based on 780 reviews
6.7Food
7.3Comfort
6.7Entertainment
8.1Crew
7.6Boarding
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Not so good. I paid for a preference economic seat, and I couldn’t incline it back because it was blocked. They explained me that because is the last before emergency exit. The company new that but it was not explained in the seat selection

8.0 ExcellentMichael, Apr 2025TLV - VIE
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Not so good. I paid for a preference economic seat, and I couldn’t incline it back because it was blocked. They explained me that because is the last before emergency exit. The company new that but it was not explained in the seat selection

It was on time. Snacks could have been provided for free.

Tirana was crazy check in and getting bussed to another gate. Both Germany stops were intensive customs but organized, but that wasn't the airlines problem. The crews were fabulous on the planes. The announcements were not easy to understand in English, slurred speech. Customs inthe US were fast. We waited for luggage, three later arriving planes had their luggage and left before us

We have travelled on 13 December with Austrian Airlines from Yangon through Bangkok and Vienna to Varna. The first flight operated by Thai Airlines was nice and comfortable. I wouldn’t say the same thing about the next two flights which were operated directly by the Austrian Airlines. During our flight from Bangkok to Vienna:  > The service was very poor – serving of food and drinks was disorganized, late and not combined, the stewards were walking back and forth without doing anything substantial for the passengers. Even the morning breakfast was very late with a cup of coffee almost while landing (after a reminding).  > The food itself was OK-ish but for a 12-hour flight, there were no snacks/bites in between dinner and breakfast as it is with the other airlines.  > The cutlery was wooden, most probably recycling, but very unpleasant to eat with.  > The stewards were not rude but not friendly and/or helpful  > And also, half of the passengers had travel sets, others did not. The flight from Vienna to Varna was another surprise: firstly, the flight was late and secondly, they were serving only water free, even the coffee was paid, so were the snacks, but we had to pay to reserve seats. The whole experience is as if it was a low-cost airline. All in all, I wouldn’t recommend using the services of Austrian Airlines: the ticket prizes are quite the same as of the other carriers flying to this destination and you would have much pleasant time.

Friendly staff, always good food , as comfortable as it can be in economy

Business class is not worth it. Not comfortable and old plane with no privacy or enough space unless you on the single seats

We didn’t fly into Neuark , because it departed without us . We ran to a closed gate , and no staff to assist, then to a customer service center that was also closed, then briskly walked (20mins) to another customer center and got a ticket , waited 2 hours , got a flight to JFK instead, because of the time delay we Ran to catch our train home , and again our luggage arrived 3 days later delivery time at 3:45 in the MORNING!!!! Crazy!!!!!! Took a few days to shake off this disappointment of your service. You’re an embarrassment to customer service .

A bellow average experience. A delayed flight , no staff to assist , running and panic to connecting flight , 2 hour wait for customer service. No luggage when we arrived , luggage delivered 3 days after at 3:45 AM !!!! Much stress and anxiety from this experience. Please repair your Brand .

My luggage was lost and I did not receive any compensation

Pleasant up to Vienna. Afterward (Vienna- Zagreb) was an horrific experience

The gate was too far away for the connecting flight

Generally good. The aisles have gotten narrower which can slow down boarding. Flight crew was great! Healthier complimentary snacks would be appreciated. Due to earthquake in San Francisco we had to circle in air space for a bit but then had a smooth landing. I laud the flight crew for their patience ;)

headphone jack didnt work for the first flight and not much variety

The agents was very rude and they charged me $50 for a carry-on bag saying that it was too big and then I saw someone going on a plane with the same size bag as me

For the most part united was a good experience, how ever when they came by with the snacks and water, they completely passed by my wife and I. As we were in separate rows. On a 5 hr flight we were not offered water

Fantastic crew. Flight was delayed at last minute but we were given updates every 20 minutes and the crew was so friendly and considerate. I miss the touch screens on the back of the seats, wish they would bring that back though.

Beijing PEK to SFO. I had an economy seat on this flight. The seat comfort was acceptable. My main complaint is with the FA’s lack of personality and absence from servicing the plane, specifically restroom care (I wish I could share a pic of the restroom that I captured) and care of travelers—drink cart/availability of drinks. I'm amazed at the level of service on other International travel where a passenger is most often appreciated.

Awful. Worst airline I have ever been on. Crew were among the rudest people I have ever dealt with. United staff members were rude and disrespectful. My flight was delayed, causing me to miss a connecting flight. I understand things happen, but when staff start lying about what actually happened, that is when I have an issue. Just be honest, really it isn’t that hard. I’m being very honest with this review and I don’t find this difficult what so ever. In fact, because of United Airlines, my Christmas holiday was off to a really rocky start. As someone who has traveled across the world, it has only been United that I have had a truly awful experience.

Good flight. On time. Boarding and seating was easy. Crew were really friendly, yet professional. Bathroom (by cockpit) was small but serviceable. Some the seats were showing some notable wear & tear, but were comfy. Very happy UA customer. TY! 🤛🏽💗

We were delayed 3x and because I didn’t purchase my tickets directly from United Airlines I was told I Have to take care of it myself so I called Underpricer and they helped me but before I changed my flights I took the risk of sticking by what my tickets were and was lucky to have gotten on the original all flight with only 15 mins before take off. not sure if I will do this again

I did not fly by vergin atlantic from bangalore to vasco da gama

Your flight delayed at Heathrow n I almost missed my mother funeral.you idiots. I had to waste 10 hours in different airports. Thank your stars I'm not suing you.

Miami airport needs more thorough signage. It was a long walk from my transport point to the check in desk,

Flight took off an hour late. Had to stay on the tarmac for half an hour after landing. Both annoying.

We had an unfortunate experience where we had to leave the aircraft after boarding, shortly before the scheduled takeoff time, and re-board. The reason given was that a passenger felt ill and had to cancel their plans and therefor their luggage had to be found and removed.

We’ve used VA before many times the experience is always been good they have lovely staff and the food is always delicious.

Everything about the flight was amazing from check in to boarding entertainment was okay food we didn’t try.

Seats were old and dirty, for a long haul flight you expect to be able to recline and for the av to work properly. Choice for vegans was fruit….

The Virgin Atlantic crew was very good. However, the equipment was OK, the seats were OK, but her bags did not arrive with me. Two bags showed up a day later and I’m still waiting for my third back.

The crew was very good. However, the equipment was a bit dated. Some of the electronics were not working. To top it, three bags didn’t arrive with me. Two of them were delivered a day later. I’m still waiting for the third bag, I was so looking forward to this virgin Atlantic flight, but, I am disappointed.

The flight was delayed by an hour. Made the connection uncomfortably tight.

The plane was very clean. The bathroom was clean as well. The land crew were very polite and informative and helpful. They informed me that there is a long way and challenging to go from international terminal to national terminal and in addition to getting my suitcases and going through customs and dropping them again for my second leg of trip which was San Francisco to Los Angeles . I have left knee issue and had a recent fall with aching muscles all over, the land crew suggested wheelchair help for me, God bless her. If I did not have help, I could not make it to my last terminal. Thank you UNITED AIRLINE!

I was very happy with everything, thank you for the smooth flight ✈️

helpful and friendly. The Lufthanza people I dealt with before my holiday were so unhelpful by comparison.

Entertainment system is old. Food can be tastier Need to provide toothbrush and toothpaste at least when asked.

When we went to the lounge they told us to go into the main lounge and not the full business class section, later they told me that Lufthansa wont pay the full fee to alloq the business class passengers entry to the nicer sectikn where all the other airlines nusiness class passengers go into. Very poor arrangement.

Terrible experience. Should be a short simple flight from San Francisco to Palm Springs. Disgusting insult that United Air doesn’t have a cabin crew ready to receive a plane that’s already an hour plus late in departure. Lots of misinformation along the way from cockpit and crew. Definitely unimpressed with both union and management.

Not what I expected for the last leg of a $5100 business class experience. Boarding was a nightmare. The flight was delayed and I had to keep checking my email to ensure I was at the right gate since the airline or the terminal had no clue until 15 mins prior to boarding. Food was gross, limited drink options.

Flights scheduled with impossible connections - Lufthansa apparently believes it takes 7mins to change terminals, go through passport control, re-clear security and walk 1.8kms…..and everything will work perfectly (which it never does at Frankfurt). No staff on hand to assist with transfers on delayed flights. No transfer guidance provided by app. No compensation offered for 6hr delay to connecting flight.

This was the best carrier, comfort, service, good food, on time experience on a long haul flight. New, clean, quiet, smooth aircraft!!!

Flight Attendant Karen Lynn was an absolute delight. She assisted in every portion of the services provided throughout the flight, aided with any and all concerns expressed by passengers, and even helped comfort an upset child who was one of five of a traveling family. This quality of service is what keeps me coming back to American. Thank you!

The worst, flight cancelled because the aircraft was not full. Heathrow ground crew totally not helpful and arrogant. Lady proposed us flight with 40min layover instead of direct and said it is our problem of course she was unable to do anything as everything was beyond her control she claimed. after calling on hotline another flight was booked. Flight was cancelled last second so we could not take direct from Zurich but we had to stay overnight in London.

Food was terrible , crew were excellent , IFE was dire . Overall comfortable seat and cabin. Nothing special .

If my tv wasn’t broken and I wasn’t in a seat that didn’t allow for sleeping

Delayed flight due to lack of crew caused me to miss my connection

Please make sure the number of seats matches the number of overhead bins and passengers don't carry on more than one bag.

Seating is tight if you don’t upgrade. Food was decent. Boarding and unboarding was efficient. Smooth flight. Could make upgrades more affordable

American Airlines seemed to run a 'dry' flight. No alcohol was offered at any point with meals. Breakfast was a bit tasteless. The 'hot pocket' whatever that is, was horrid breadish pastry with very little filling. Decaf coffee was horrid. Seats didn't seem as wide or spacious as usual, especually for a ten hour flight.

They did not provide free WiFi, It could be purchased for, I think, around $25, This seemed excessive.

Reliable, great value, but not outstanding in any aspect. This is similar to the experience you get in most international carriers like Etihad or Delta.

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