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£378 Find cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to San Francisco

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11:45 - 14:45LHR-SFO
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£378Virgin Atlantic
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Thu, 26 Sep - Tue, 1 Oct
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£382TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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£383TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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£427British Airways
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£442British Airways
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£476United Airlines
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£480United Airlines
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£486Austrian Airlines
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£519British Airways
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£522Austrian Airlines
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£555Virgin Atlantic
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£592Virgin Atlantic
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£597Austrian Airlines
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£602British Airways
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£442Scandinavian Airlines
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£479British Airways
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£486United Airlines
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£489United Airlines
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£503Lufthansa
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£503British Airways
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£507Lufthansa
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£510Virgin Atlantic
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£513Virgin Atlantic
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£378Virgin Atlantic
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£395Virgin Atlantic
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Tue, 10 Sep - Tue, 17 Sep
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£427British Airways
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£465British Airways
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£472Lufthansa
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Wed, 4 Sep - Wed, 11 Sep
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£476Austrian Airlines
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£486Austrian Airlines
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£499Lufthansa
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Mon, 17 Jun - Tue, 25 Jun
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£523United Airlines
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Flights from Heathrow to San Francisco - Travel Insights & Trends

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.

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

The average price of all flights from London Heathrow Airport to San Francisco clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to San Francisco on a Monday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to fly from London Heathrow Airport to San Francisco. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Thursday and avoiding Fridays for the best deals.

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 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 £419 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of tickets is £697 and £662 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to San Francisco?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for 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 month.
To get a below average price on the flight from London Heathrow Airport to San Francisco, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 57 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport to San Francisco?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the past 3 days, the cheapest one-way tickets to San Francisco from London Heathrow Airport were found on TAP AIR PORTUGAL (£431) and Brussels Airlines (£450), and the lowest return tickets were found on Virgin Atlantic (£378) and TAP AIR PORTUGAL (£382).

Which airlines fly most frequently between London Heathrow Airport and San Francisco?

British Airways connects London Heathrow Airport to San Francisco with up to 4 flights per day. United Airlines also offers 3 flights per day, while Virgin Atlantic follows with 3 flights per day.

Which airlines fly direct between London Heathrow Airport and San Francisco?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from London Heathrow Airport to San Francisco.
There are 3 airlines that fly direct from London Heathrow Airport to San Francisco. They are: British Airways, United Airlines and Virgin Atlantic. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Virgin Atlantic at £364 for a one-way flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at British Airways.

How many flights are there between London Heathrow Airport and San Francisco per day?

Each day, there are between 10 and 11 nonstop flights that take off from London Heathrow Airport and land in San Francisco, with an average flight time of 11h 01m. The most common departure time is 16:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 71 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Friday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Monday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between London Heathrow Airport and San Francisco?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from London Heathrow Airport to San Francisco take?

Direct flights from London Heathrow Airport generally make it to San Francisco in 11h 00m. The flying distance between the two cities is 5,350 miles.

What’s the earliest departure time from London Heathrow Airport to San Francisco?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from London Heathrow Airport at 10:10 and will be landing in San Francisco at 13:15.

What’s the latest departure time from London Heathrow Airport to San Francisco?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from London Heathrow Airport to San Francisco jets off at 17:20 and lands at 20:20.

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

Low season

February

High season

July

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£378
Best time to beat the crowds (18% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (37% more expensive on average)
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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.
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FAQs for booking London Heathrow Airport to San Francisco flights

  • 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.

  • 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 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 £544 for a one-way ticket and £478 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, KLM or Virgin Atlantic?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from London to San Francisco are KLM and Virgin Atlantic. With an average price for the route of £592 and an overall rating of 7.8, KLM is the most popular choice. Virgin Atlantic is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £478 and an overall rating of 7.7.

  • 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 £501 or less one-way and £480 or less round-trip.
  • 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.
  • 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.
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Flights from Heathrow to San Francisco: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from Heathrow to San Francisco 
Verified travelerFlew with American AirlinesMar 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 IberiaMar 2024
In London triple check your flight they have multiple leaving for the same destination once - it is easy to get them confused

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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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Heathrow 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.
7.7
Virgin AtlanticOverall score based on 735 reviews
7.7Entertainment
7.1Food
7.8Boarding
7.4Comfort
8.3Crew
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Cabin crew on our flight showed lack of any customer service gruff and acting annoyed if you asked anything and I mean anything Example a man on the seat over dropped his beer on my husbands blanket We asked if we could switch out blankets cabin crew Said. No we don’t have any extras OK well can you take the wet one Cabin crew looked disgusted and annoyed Took it no OK or yes just a growl

6.0 GoodSonia, Apr 2024LAX - LHR
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Cabin crew on our flight showed lack of any customer service gruff and acting annoyed if you asked anything and I mean anything Example a man on the seat over dropped his beer on my husbands blanket We asked if we could switch out blankets cabin crew Said. No we don’t have any extras OK well can you take the wet one Cabin crew looked disgusted and annoyed Took it no OK or yes just a growl

Quick flight. But cabin crew were very noisy and talking too much, especially when we were seated at the back of the plane trying to sleep through the night .

My ticket was for Premium Economy and all the seats were taken, I was placed in Economy class and I’m looking for a refund.

Unfortunately delayed 2 hrs due to faulty tyre.. which had to be changed, but better safe than sorry.

The delay was an issue. Other than that. Every thing good

Hi vergin Atlantic service was good but the flight ticket agent travel up charge me extra 57 pounds as a airport charges, actually I refuse to pay but they say if I not pay £57 then they say you will not be able to travel from Heathrow to goa ,so for me there was no option and it was just 3 day before my departure so i paid, so please look in to the matter. And I have a receipt of £ 57 as well .thanks

Staff didn’t check cabin well for landing seemed more interested in chatting to each other. Food was poor and differed from pre order.

We were in the last group to be called to the flight - which was 30 minutes late taking off. While we were lucky enough to have been given bulkhead seats (due to a medical condition I’d told them about beforehand) the seats weren’t particularly comfortable. A crying baby for the whole trip made things worse, so the crew managed very well with coping. The final thing I’d say was that there wasn’t enough food served during the flight.

Very good. Glad we had Premium for the flight out.

We flew Upper Class from London to The Turks and Caicos. Check in was amazing. Our ldriver too us directly to a special entrance to terminal 3. It took 10 minutes to check in and clear customs. Amazing! The VA lounge is large and comfortable. Boarding the flight was easy and without a wait. The crew was excellent. But the seats were awful, strange and uncomfortable. Having a comfortable flat bed seat is the reason we pays 1000s extra. The VA 787 uses a reverse herringbone configuration. Look it up. You have your back to the window and are facing the aisle with no privacy. Turning the seat into a bed requires assistance from the crew so not very spontaneous. . The food was ok. A bit tasteless and meager portions. Had to pay for WiFi. I believe VA has other configuration on their dream airbus flights. Lots of stuff about all this on YouTube where you can see what I have been describing. I can not recommend taking VA on a long flight with these seats.

The crew was attentive but not intrusive, and was always kind in every interaction.

Austrian was not the issue. Kayak was terrible The flight was canceled. Frustrating but it can happen. The worst was Kayak's customer support around re-booking. I have chatted with a bot, than with a person who insisted the flight was still on as originally booked. while chatting i went on Austrian web page and told the kayak chat lady that the flight is shown as cancelled. She said she will escalate this and that someone will contact me within the hour. When I have asked her to give me the details of the flight she sees, She gave me the general A to B and return B to A. Totally unhelpful. After two hours I contacted them again, They were still saying the original flight is as scheduled and when I explained again I was told I will be contacted within 2-6 hours. NO ONE CONTACTED ME EVER SINCE! I have than contacted Austrian directly and was rebooked on a difficult flight. Kayak continued to send me irrelevant updates about my original flight. Terrible customer service at time of need.

From all the segments I flew it was the only one I did not get the option to choose ni seat, I did not get the quality of seat I had paid for. Crew was nice, airplane was clean, but no food, only water and a small courtesy chocolate. Everything else you had to pay for.

Austrian airline they cancel my fight , and the couldn’t give me flight , they said only available flight 4th and after , I sacked for refund, even from you KYAK , and tell now no any refund , because what happened I lost more money because I have to stay in hotel and then I buy new ticket

Management and staff att viena wasn’t professional,and they are not good by how to communicate and solve the problem, I was shocked , as I know Austrian airlines was amusing Thank you

I bought the ticket a month before my flight but checked in couple hours before my flight and had to wait seat assignment just before take off. On top of that there was not enough room in the overhead bin for my luggage.

The baggage arrived damaged and i spent EUR 300 on the baggage a month ago. No responsibility from airline or the handles.

The flight was late. We accommodated other missed flights, and the plane was full of people, without space to store carry-on luggage. They lost our checked luggage for the entire flight and delivered it after two days.

Premium Economy is good value in comparison to Business Class. Not all the perks of Business but a lot of leg room and wider seat and elbow room. Food was very good. I even asked for a Gruner Veltliner wine which was not on the trolley and the attendant went into Business/First to get me a glass. Nice little touch. I would like to have a wider selection of music -- more 70's-80's (guess how old I am).

There were a number of passengers scheduled to transfer to the flight from Vienna to Warsaw. None of them made it because the crew failed to assist them in getting to the gate for the Warsaw bound flight in time. It could have been done very easily with proper assistance.

I’ve had a couple flights this week on United that were delayed by an hour or more

Should have video screens Plane audio was poor and without wired connection hard to understand crew. Should serve more than just cups of water and pretzels on six hour flight. Did not see crew rest of flight. Fix charging sockets to retain charging blocks.

My bag was lost with my medicine and I am very inconvenienced. I don’t know what happened, however I want you to do a better job on getting people’s bag back

Do not like the feeling of being in the basic economy. Everyone should feel good no matter what.

So so. Terrible aircraft choice for that leg of the flight.

Our seat tv didn’t work All the rest was perfect

delay several times and wait extra long to board. no entertainment service because there are problem for some rows. always encounter some delays for the last flight of the day.

Meals were adequate but could be better. Lots of movies, podcasts, tv shows. We really enjoyed using our personal headsets highly recommended. 15 hrs flight great to travel at night.

This was a Lufthansa flight. Disappointing main meal. Very rough over Canada and arrival at FRA. IFE was almost unusable.

the plane was old. the wifi didn’t work. the entertainment was boring and dated. the charging ports were impossible to find. i was mostly ignored by flight attendants that had no problem speaking to the man beside me. i got two drinks the entire time i was on the plane.

Boarding, comfort, food/drinks, entertainment and most of all an extremely courteous and friendly group of flight attendants made my 12 hour flight an absolute joy!

The bad part was 2 hour delay and we were seating in the airplane it was getting hot and uncomfortable But after they fixed the problem everything went so smooth Crew were amazing very nice polite and caring

Horrible flight attendant in back of economy that screamed at me, have already reported to United. Horrible food - for Gluten free, why would you assume the person is vegetarian? I was served some kind of horrible curry bean paste and multiple cold rolls and soggy vegetables with no seasoning... um no!

I was at the airport on time , I checked in my luggage . The plane was delayed and the gate was change. The flight board did not give information . I did not get chance to fly. I am going to make a claim for it

It was a short flight, no real service (which is okay). Very bumpy because of weather.

I'm Canaadian. I hate Air Canada. I used to give them a pass on their international service. No longer, They suck across the board now! Old planes, exhausted staff bad food and shitty entertainment. Your seats need reupholstered! Start with that...

Good experience. Food was great and passengers helped rearrange seats so our family could be seated together

Great flight. Left on time, not very crowded. Quiet and the right temperature.

No eye patches , socks given out for overnight flight! The snack on the short haul was a cube of chocolate! The seat was uncomfortable for a long haul - not enough cushioning!

I paid a lot of money for seat selection and was miserable for flight duration

Poor technical details on this plane. 1) There was no WiFi on an 8 hour long-haul flight. So no work could be done. That's below the standard expected for airlines these days. 2) The power outlet at my seat was busted and not working. 3) The headphone jack was loose and I had to keep adjusting my headphones to get good reception, or when it slipped out. - The flight was delayed to due mechanics. Sometimes this can't be avoided, I understand, and it's a big inconvenience to arrive that much later when traveling across time zones (then arriving at 4am from the prior time zone). - Also unique to this flight, the northern lights were visible on the right side of the aircraft, but I only found out after we landed (b/c again no wifi). I understand there are considerations about people being out of their seats to look, but I feel extremely disappointed and resentful that I wasn't told so that I could have a chance to look at this probably once-in-a-lifetime cosmic event from a view in the sky. - Flight crew was otherwise friendly and helpful.

I would have preferred something lighter for the second meal. Maybe a small sandwich .

They cancelled our flight the morning of departure at 4:30am.

Coach seats are too tight. Seem designed for small people. Food different but OK. Staff helpful.

my original flight was cancelled the previous day, and i was rescheduled onto this flight, which left much earlier in the morning, impacting my previous evening and requiring me to get up much earlier in the morning to get to the airport online. This practice happens way way way too much, and it seems on every airline, though AA is probably the worst.

The crew was very attentive and kept busy serving a variety of treats!

Offered vegetable curry when it was actually tofu which I don’t care for.

The flight was good the crew excellent…but take off delayed three hours!!!

Both mine and my husband's chairs were broken. Also it took 2 hours to get our bags after our flight which was wild.

perhaps eye contact with the cabin crew, instead of abruptness and an impatience to serve.

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