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Cheap Flights from the United States to Auckland

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from the United States to Auckland that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from the United States to Auckland

Mon, 26 Oct - Wed, 18 Nov
Fiji Airways Logo
23:35 - 13:35
LAX
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AKL
18h 00m
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08:00 - 12:00
AKL
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LAX
25h 00m
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$1,126Fiji Airways
Tue, 27 Oct - Sun, 15 Nov
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23:35 - 13:35
LAX
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AKL
18h 00m
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14:50 - 12:00
AKL
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LAX
18h 10m
1 stop
$1,127Fiji Airways
Wed, 14 Oct - Wed, 4 Nov
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23:55 - 13:45
LAX
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AKL
17h 50m
1 stop
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14:50 - 12:00
AKL
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LAX
18h 10m
1 stop
$1,129Fiji Airways
Mon, 26 Oct - Fri, 13 Nov
United Airlines Logo
18:36 - 08:10
ONT
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AKL
17h 34m
1 stop
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15:50 - 12:01
AKL
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ONT
17h 11m
1 stop
$1,779United Airlines
Sun, 1 Nov - Sat, 7 Nov
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18:36 - 09:10
ONT
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AKL
17h 34m
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15:50 - 12:01
AKL
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ONT
17h 11m
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$1,781United Airlines
Sun, 1 Nov - Sun, 15 Nov
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09:59 - 09:25
ONT
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AKL
26h 26m
2 stops
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13:20 - 14:04
AKL
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ONT
21h 44m
1 stop
$1,789American Airlines
Tue, 27 Oct - Tue, 10 Nov
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18:36 - 08:10
ONT
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AKL
17h 34m
1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
15:50 - 12:01
AKL
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ONT
17h 11m
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$1,864Air New Zealand
Tue, 27 Oct - Thu, 12 Nov
Air New Zealand Logo
18:36 - 08:10
ONT
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AKL
17h 34m
1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
15:50 - 12:01
AKL
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ONT
17h 11m
1 stop
$1,866Air New Zealand
Mon, 10 Aug - Sun, 23 Aug
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16:00 - 14:10
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AKL
30h 10m
2 stops
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16:25 - 16:20
AKL
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JFK
15h 55mdirect
$1,894Qantas Airways
Mon, 10 Aug - Tue, 25 Aug
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19:20 - 04:55
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AKL
17h 35mdirect
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06:10 - 19:45
AKL
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JFK
29h 35m
2 stops
$1,895Qantas Airways
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Auckland

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

What is the cheapest flight to Auckland?

These are the best return prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 5 days.

In the last 5 days, the cheapest flight deal to Auckland was found on the route from Santa Ana, at $1,126 return. The most popular connection is from Los Angeles to Auckland, while KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as $1,126 in the last 5 days.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Auckland?

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

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Auckland is Thursday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $1,729. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Wednesday, where round-trip prices are $2,753 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Auckland?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights to Auckland, 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 to Auckland is February, where tickets cost $1,666 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of tickets from the United States is $2,408 and $2,345 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is February with an average price of $1,013.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Auckland?

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

The cheapest time of day to fly to Auckland is generally at night, when round-trip flights cost $1,830 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Auckland is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,830.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Auckland?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to Auckland, 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, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 13% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

September

Cheapest flight

$739
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 13% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (3% more expensive on average)
Flight from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Auckland

Flights from the United States to Auckland: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from the United States to Auckland 
Verified travelerFlew with Air New Zealand
SFO
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AKL
Jan 2025
Be prepared for a long overnight flight. Ear plugs a necessity. We had many many kids, and several who screamed rather than cried. A tough night. Not the airlines fault
CoryFlew with American Airlines
DFW
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AKL
Nov 2024
don't bring any food you're not going to eat on the plane. stop in the duty free area and get your sim card/alcohol-bags take awhile.
Verified travelerFlew with Qantas Airways
JFK
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AKL
Oct 2024
Bring plenty of books podcasts and music to read or listen to cause it’s a long flight
Verified travelerFlew with Air New Zealand
IAH
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AKL
May 2024
Wear comfortable footwear. It's a long terminal walk.

FAQs - booking Auckland flights

  • How to get from Auckland International Airport to Auckland city center?

    As the city is only 16.6 miles north of Auckland International Airport, getting there after your flight to Auckland is not hard. A regular bus service connects both the airport and city center, as well as several other locations, and it runs every 15 minutes. Alternatively you can check with your hotel to see if they provide shuttles for their guests, or you can choose to travel by taxi or rental car.

  • What kind of services does Auckland International Airport offer?

    Auckland International Airport offers a wide range of services to its guests including Wi-Fi (free for 45 minutes, then available for a small fee), ATM machines and currency exchange desks, a non-denominational chapel and a prayer area, lockers for luggage storage, a medical center and pharmacy, a smoking area, and mobile charging stations.

  • Does Auckland International Airport provide services to families with children?

    Yes, it does. In addition to baby care facilities such as Parents’ Rooms where babies can be changed and fed, Auckland International Airport features a Games Arcade and a number of rides suitable for older children to while away the hours at the airport.

  • What attractions is Auckland International Airport close to?

    In addition to being close to the city, Auckland International Airport is ideally located to visit attractions such as the Treasure Island Adventure Golf Course (0.7 miles east), the Auckland Botanic Gardens (8 miles east), and Butterfly Creek (0.5 miles east), which is perfect for families and children. Alternatively, to spend some hours immersed in nature, you can also head to Cornwall Park or Natural High Park (9.8 miles north and 0.8 miles east respectively).

  • What is the cheapest flight to Auckland?

    In the last 5 days, the cheapest flight deal to Auckland was found on the route from Santa Ana, at $1,126 return. The most popular connection is from Los Angeles to Auckland, while KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as $1,126 in the last 5 days.

  • How far is Auckland Intl Airport from central Auckland?

    Auckland Intl Airport is 18 km from the centre of Auckland.

  • What is the name of Auckland’s airport?

    All flights to Auckland land at Auckland Intl Airport. The airport code is AKL,and it can also be referred to as Auckland or Auckland Intl.

  • How much is a flight to Auckland?

    On average, a flight to Auckland costs $1,757. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $781 and departed from Los Angeles Airport.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Auckland?

    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 to Auckland.

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

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

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Auckland?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Auckland with an airline and back with another airline.

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

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

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Auckland

  • Looking for cheap airfare to Auckland? 25% of our users found return tickets to Auckland for the following prices or less: From Honolulu $1,427, from Los Angeles $1,477, from San Francisco $2,938
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Auckland flight deals.
  • Auckland International Airport provides a number of options if you want to do some last minute shopping before leaving the city. Head to the duty free shops located on the first floor (open 24 hours a day) if you want to stock up on make-up, perfumes, or liqueur, or hit one of the many other shops present to find the perfect gifts and souvenirs to take back to your loved ones.
  • Fancy a bite before leaving? Auckland International Airport provides passengers with a plethora of options to choose from. Head to one of the many kiosks or food concession stands for a quick bite or choose one of the restaurants present for a proper sit-down meal.
  • Tired of the hustle and bustle of the airport? Auckland International Airport features a number of lounges open to passengers regardless of the class or airline they are flying. All lounges are accessible either through a lounge membership program (easy to join) or through a pay-per-use option, and include amenities such as comfortable seating, Wi-Fi, newspapers and magazines, and flight information screens.
  • If your flight to Auckland lands late and you don’t really want to travel into town at night, why not book a room in a hotel? There are many that are located just minutes from Auckland International Airport – indeed, the Novotel Auckland Airport is adjacent to the International Terminal – and many of them offer shuttle services.
  • Feel the need to freshen up after your flight? Auckland International Airport provides guests with a number of free showers, some located just outside the International Arrivals Terminal and others in the Domestic Terminal. The shower rooms also come equipped with towels and toiletries available for purchase. Need to work some kinks out of your back? Head to the massage chairs in the International Terminal.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from the United States to Auckland

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Auckland. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from the United States to Auckland. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Auckland? 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 248 reviews
7.5Food
8.1Boarding
7.5Entertainment
8.0Comfort
8.5Crew
Airline reviews

The only thing plus on this flight was the crew. They made me feel welcome and took care of me on the flights. The biggest issue is that business class always boards first on all airlines. There needs to be separate doors for business and premium class to enter. I had to wait over 40 minutes for economy to be boarded. I didn’t pay 5000 dollars to wait. The other issue not enough food choices , no sandwiches or snacks in between - what the hell. I would never travel this airline again.

4.0 OkayAnonymous, Jul 2026
LAX - NAN
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The only thing plus on this flight was the crew. They made me feel welcome and took care of me on the flights. The biggest issue is that business class always boards first on all airlines. There needs to be separate doors for business and premium class to enter. I had to wait over 40 minutes for economy to be boarded. I didn’t pay 5000 dollars to wait. The other issue not enough food choices , no sandwiches or snacks in between - what the hell. I would never travel this airline again.

Roomy seats and crew is pleasant. Vegi food can be a lot better in terms choices. Inflight entertainment needs to have more options especially for 13+ hour flight. Very nice and warm blankets and seats are roomy than other A350 aircraft’s. Swift boarding and crew is pleasant to deal with.

Boarding had poor communication. Passengers didn't get clear directions to prepare for Boarding. The plane was an older model which had some issues with operating the seats (the staff was great). Due to age the seat cushions were compressed and less comfortable than expected.

Fiji Airways always goes above and beyond. If anything I'd say the food was less enjoyable than in the past. But that in no way lessened the experience with the cabin crew or the excellent attentiveness and service they provided throughout the entire trip!

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.

.very good and as I needed wheelchair assistance all staff excellent.. only suggestion is get rid of those plastic chairs hard to ride in and staff have trouble compared to others. Everything else very good experience. Will use Fiji Air again.

See previous comments. Didn’t take this flight because my other flight was so delayed. Ending up on two other flights as a result and was more than a day late.

1.5Hrs to get from plane into terminal. Long wait. Flight to NZ 1 he late

Crew members are so courteous and easy to talk to. My flight ticket was expensive from Chicago to Rotorua at $2800 usd. Everything else is very nice!

Great airline service by the staff. I highly recommend it

My experience with Underpricer was not great. The representative assigned to me did not tell me beforehand that selecting seats, which i could not do through ANZ, WOULD ADD SIGNIFICANT cost to my ticket (all flight segments were reg economy seats. The seat selections for the ticket, MCI-AKL, AKL-PER, PER-MCI, cost $284 USD. I WAS NOT TOLD AHEAD OF SELECTING SEATS chosen by the rep OF THE COSTS and never received an itemized invoice of the seat selections.). The costs of seat selection, an option solicited as a service, with no mention of costs, should have been disclosed to me prior to seat selection and certaily should have been itemized. For all I know, the $284 was not referred from the airline but made up and taken directly by Underpricer. Next, when i checked in, united couldnt find my ticket. This is probably why i didnt get a seat selection on that flight and couldnt check in online, despite Underpricer prompts to do so a week before departure, or at the kiosk at the airport. I had to wait for special help at the counter, then was told that because the flight segment, MCI-IAH, operated by United Airlines via the ANZ. ticket, had changed schedule slightly since I BOOKED MY FLIGHT, the MCI-IAH segment had been decoupled from the rest of the ticket because the IAH layover was now 12.5 hrs AND DID NOT QUALIFY AS A THROUGH FLIGHT TO AKL.. This meant my checked bag could not be checked through to AKL and id have to pick it up at IAH, THEN WAIT MOST OF the long layover WITH the large checked bag until ANZ counter in IAH OPENED for checkING just prior to the flight. Apparently, although underpricer had notified me of schedule changes, they did not update the ANZ TICKET, leading to this problem. Finallly, although I RECHECKED TH BAG IN At IAH 3.5-4 hours before the scheduled departure and the IAH-AKL segment was a direct flight, ANZ LOST MY bag and it took 4 days to find it and get it to me. Not fun.

Overall the plane was good and the crew great. The big disappointment was the skycouch. Maybe it would be good if you were a parent with 2 small kids travelling but as a couple it's hopeless. It's impossible for 2 adults to lie down so one ends up sitting. We split our time with one lying and the other sitting. We both got more sleep sitting upright. We will never book one again and don't recommend it to anyone.

Our original flight was cancelled from SFO to AKL on 6/16/25. So we had to stay overnight at a hotel after a 12-hour layover plus 3-hour delay before the cancellation. Then had to fly to LA and then to AKL the following day losing an entire day of our vacation in NZ, that we can never get back.

Full flight. Flight attendants were harried. Otherwise, fine for the typical cramped seating conditions in coach.

Everything very good except the sofa couch not as comfortable as expected.

New Zealand crew were attentive. We were not informed that we needed transit document to pass through New Zealand. A checkin employee helped with this for which we were thankful.

There was a snafu with confirming seats at check which left us in limbo for the second leg of our trip. I believe the ANZ app is not well integrated with the systems at the terminal resulting in this disconcerting error.

The only thing that was less than excellent was the food server at dinner. (I had the chicken.) It wasn't that it was poorly heated or in difficult-to-open containers; it was just that it had a very peculiar taste. And I use that to describe not just the main course but the dessert as well. Very odd flavours for what seemed to be a mainstream item. I did like that the airline offered us a free glass of wine. The breakfast omelette wasn't bad, although it was quite bland.

My flight with Qantas was excellent, the crew were exceptional, the food was very good, and the seats were surprisingly spacious and comfortable. I was extremely disappointed when my checked bag did not make it onto my connecting flight, but was pleased with the ease of filing a report of a missing bag with Qantas at the Auckland airport - there, my pleasure ended. I can see, with an apple tag on my bag, that it is still in Sydney and has not moved in more than 30 hours. I shared the tracking information with Qantas and was assured when I filed the missing bag report that my bag would be delivered first thing the next morning on the next flight from Sydney to Auckland. Qantas' missing bag tracking feature still lists its status as "searching for your bag, check back later" more than a full 24 hours after filing the report despite my having shared tracking information, a photo of the bag, and calling the customer care line and being assured that an "urgent action message" had been sent to the team in Sydney. The lack of communication from Qantas' customer service department and the lack of action after an incredibly expensive business class ticket price is outrageous and has, definitively, affected my willingness to consider flying Qantas in the future, much less on long-haul international flights with high cost airfare.

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

Not great. The inflight entertainment was all on an app, and I did not want to watch a film on my phone. Also, the range of options of films was limited.

Enjoyed the flight with attentive flight staff. Thank you Qantas.

It was nice having space in the way back where it thinned out with passengers, most folks in the far back were able to lay down and sleep. That was a pleasant surprise. Made the 15 hr flight go by pretty smooth, watching a few movies and resting. I had previously never used an airplane toilet, but finally used one. It wasn't too bad. All workers were very helpful and friendly. Their hospitality was welcomed as well

I thought the overall standard in Premium Economy was very good indeed.

After Qantas staff asked us we have the option to book our hotel and then email per written letter. I was denied my right for a $300 voucher after the flight was delayed 24h. Wael Idriss On Nov 22

We were seated in the furthest back row of the plane. Our seats seemed to be the only ones that didn't recline, and our seat row was also closer to the seats in front of us than any other route. I'm a tall man, and this made the long overnight flight extremely uncomfortable and near impossible to sleep on. There was nothing indicated in booking that this row was tighter than the others.

We were downgraded from business class to premium economy with no advance notice. The staff at the gate were extremely rude, the crew on board not very interested in our comfort, mostly stood in the galley and talked with each other. The food was about the worst I have had and the portions were small ( and I am not a big eater). altogether sbout as disappointing an experience as is possible

Polite staff but incompetent staff. They changed my window seat to isle seat and then lied saying the seat was broken, yet I see someone else sitting there! They lost my luggage. Their standards have dropped a lot compared to pre-pandemic.

Unbelievably smooth boarding at IAH and the flight attendants were top notch.

We flew business fares. Was amazing. However, the check in didn't offer business fares preboarding which is less hectic. 8/10 due to this. Staff compared to Canadian carriers go above and beyond. Would gladly fly United again.

It was extremely hot in the cabin the entire flight, vent air was worn

The Wi-Fi did not work, so you weren't able to watch entertainment on your own device. They did not have wired headphones so you couldn't watch it on the in-seat entertainment screen either. There was plenty of time to do a drink and snag service but the flight attendants chose not to.

Great experience, boarding was fast and efficient, so much so that we arrived to Chicago very early

Comfortable seating POS to IAH. Food options were satisfactory. Good seat from IAH to ANC. Food options could be better.

The flight did not have its customary snacks during the flight. Apparently they were never loaded on the plane.

Flight was delayed 5 hours. Updates kept changing. Sears were extremely cramped. Very little leg room. Flight attendant was rushing through with drinks and hit me in the knee either the cart and didn’t apologize. They gave a 15 dollar voucher in airport which doesn’t buy. Much and it was so late that choices were limited.

I bought this ticket for my daughter. She had to pay for her carry on bag to be checked. My understanding is that transatlantic flights included carry on and personal item The nickeling and diming fo legacy carriers has stooped to an all time low. So sad.

Not a fan of the diagonal partially enclosed business class seats or how they have to be converted to beds manually by crew. I prefer more isolation and user control for switching to lie flat.

Boarding and Delays The boarding process for my American Airlines flight from Copenhagen to Philadelphia was a bit tricky. We experienced a gate change that required a long walk to a new area of the airport. Additionally, boarding was not via a jet bridge; we had to take a shuttle bus to the plane and then carry our luggage up the stairs ourselves. Furthermore, the bag drop didn't open until about 12:20 PM, which was only three hours before our scheduled departure. This meant I couldn't drop my bag off early and had to wait outside of security in order to drop off my bag and use the kiosk. The bag drop self-service kiosks also didn't open until about 12:00 PM when an American Airlines employee unlocked them so that we could print out our boarding passes and bag tags, which further created a backlog. The flight was delayed by over an hour because we had to wait for one of the tires on the plane to be changed. Flight Attendant Professionalism On a positive note, the flight attendant was very professional when handling a passenger who was sitting in the wrong seat. Even though the passenger was persistent and reluctant to move, the flight attendant calmly ensured the assigned passenger could take their seat. Kudos to the flight attendant for keeping his calm and composure, not allowing the issue to escalate, and handling it well under pressure while a line of passengers waited in the aisle to board. In-Flight Service The in-flight service was also fast, prompt, and efficient, although service had to be suspended for the last two hours of the flight due to weather and turbulence, which was outside of the crew's control. Limited Flight Options Please note that American Airlines only operates one flight per day in and out of Copenhagen. This means there are limited options available if your flight is delayed or canceled, which is something to take into consideration when booking.

Not one thing to like. Three flights all with “mechanical” delays. Never got to where I was going and spent additional $500 for a hotel room. American Airlines is the worst in the industry!

the seat was not padded at all - uncomfortable after a 3 hour flight

This flight was of course delayed because American cannot have flights that are not delayed.

Well, true to American Airlines, both of my flights were delayed. But it’s a good thing that American is so consistently incompetent because if the first flight was delayed in the second flight was on time then I might’ve had a problem..

I sat at the airport all night from 8 pm until midnight. The airline kept delaying the flight. They also kept moving us to different gates - 4 times. Then they told us we didn’t have a pilot so we had to wait. Then they cancelled the flight at midnight! I ended up having to rent a car to drive home. So i ended up not even being able to fly on the flight i paid for. Ridiculous, and no agents could help at all. I will not ever book this flight.

The accessible bathroom should be visible to people in Economy class.

Lexus in first class was absolutely amazing! Beat flight attendant i’ve ever seen.

Not great. Booked Extra seats and got nothing extra at all. It’s basically a big budget airline.

boarding was quick and painless. entertainment could have been better- but that's also what ipads are for.

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