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Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta 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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Sun, 2 Nov - Thu, 6 Nov
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11:10 a.m. - 4:05 p.m.LAX-PVR
2h 55mdirect
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5:15 p.m. - 6:34 p.m.PVR-LAX
3h 19mdirect
C$ 416Delta
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Mon, 3 Nov - Fri, 7 Nov
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7:25 p.m. - 4:43 p.m.LAX-PVR
19h 18m1 stop
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7:45 p.m. - 8:56 p.m.PVR-LAX
3h 11mdirect
C$ 421Alaska Airlines
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Mon, 23 Feb - Fri, 27 Feb
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10:00 a.m. - 3:05 p.m.LAX-PVR
3h 05mdirect
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4:15 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.PVR-LAX
3h 30mdirect
C$ 423Delta
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Tue, 9 Dec - Tue, 16 Dec
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6:00 a.m. - 5:31 p.m.LAX-PVR
9h 31m2 stops
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6:41 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.PVR-LAX
3h 19mdirect
C$ 428Alaska Airlines
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Sun, 2 Nov - Thu, 6 Nov
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7:00 a.m. - 12:07 p.m.LAX-PVR
3h 07mdirect
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1:17 p.m. - 11:59 p.m.PVR-LAX
12h 42m1 stop
C$ 430Alaska Airlines
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Tue, 9 Dec - Tue, 13 Jan
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:00 a.m. - 5:31 p.m.LAX-PVR
9h 31m2 stops
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4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.PVR-LAX
3h 00mdirect
C$ 435Alaska Airlines
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Mon, 3 Nov - Mon, 10 Nov
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:00 a.m. - 12:07 p.m.LAX-PVR
3h 07mdirect
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:45 p.m. - 8:56 p.m.PVR-LAX
3h 11mdirect
C$ 437Alaska Airlines
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Sat, 15 Nov - Wed, 19 Nov
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12:55 a.m. - 10:47 a.m.LAX-PVR
7h 52m1 stop
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3:40 p.m. - 7:45 a.m.PVR-LAX
18h 05m1 stop
C$ 446United Airlines
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Fri, 14 Nov - Tue, 18 Nov
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10:15 a.m. - 3:20 p.m.LAX-PVR
3h 05mdirect
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3:40 p.m. - 7:45 a.m.PVR-LAX
18h 05m1 stop
C$ 450United Airlines
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Fri, 31 Oct - Wed, 5 Nov
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1:30 p.m. - 5:35 p.m.LAX-PVR
3h 05mdirect
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4:42 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.PVR-LAX
24h 18m1 stop
C$ 507Hawaiian Airlines
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Our travellers' advice
AI-generated summary based on content written by travel experts
LAX terminals are connected airside for easy transfers.
Use the taxi kiosk at PVR for fixed-rate transportation.
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Top airlines
Delta
Cheapest • from C$ 416 (round-trip)
Alaska Airlines
Best reviews • 8.0 score
Airline reviews
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Airline reviews
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When to book
7 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 7 weeks in advance save around 20% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
August
Cheapest • 12% price drop
December
Most popular
Good to know
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+1
+1
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+1
Cheapest round-trip
C$ 416
Typical prices: C$ 471-825
Delta
Sun 2/11Thu 6/11
LAX - PVR • Direct
Cheapest direct flights
C$ 416
Typical prices: C$ 484-850
Delta
Sun 2/11Fri 7/11
LAX - PVR • Direct
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Expert advice for your flight from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta

 
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 original 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.
Airports
LAX

LAX terminals are connected airside, allowing easy navigation without exiting security. Allocate extra time for long walks between terminals.

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PVR

For transportation, use the taxi kiosk outside PVR for fixed rates. Avoid engaging with unsolicited offers inside the terminal.

Read more about PVRby Mark Chesnut
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Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut is a travel writer and public speaker with more than 30 years of experience. The 2019 winner of the NLGJA Excellence in Travel Writing Award, Mark is the author of the book “Prepare for Departure” and has covered air travel for multiple top consumer and trade media outlets.

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Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta?

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta, Sunday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Wednesday is the most expensive. Flying from Puerto Vallarta back to Los Angeles, the best deals are generally found on Wednesday, with Friday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta, 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 Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta is August, where tickets cost C$ 489 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 718 and C$ 624 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta, 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 Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta, you should book around 7 weeks before departure, which saves you about 20% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flightC$ 178
Best time to beat the crowds (7% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (28% more expensive on average)
Flight from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta

When to book flights from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta

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

FAQs for booking flights from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta

  • How can I get from Puerto Vallarta airport to the city?

    Although there is a public bus going from the airport to the city, it is not highly recommended to take it, as bulky luggage is not permitted on the bus and it is not air-conditioned. Unless you have a pre-arranged airport transfer from your hotel or company, taking a taxi is the most convenient option. Government taxis wait outside the terminal building, and tickets to your destination can be bought in the taxi booth in the arrivals area (after the "shark pit"). The price for a ride into the city will be approximately 150-200 MXN (8-11 USD).

  • Is there a hotel close to Puerto Vallarta airport?

    Puerto Vallarta airport does not feature an onsite hotel, but there are a few options in close proximity. The Holiday Inn Express Puerto Vallarta is only a 3m taxi ride away and offers complimentary breakfast as well as a pool. Equally close is the 3-star hotel One Puerto Vallarta Aeropuerto, which, among many other perks, features a business center.

  • Where can I park at Los Angeles Airport?

    Park your car at Los Angeles airport to avoid the hassle of public transport. The airport has an Economy Lot (E), which is perfect for long-term parking with a rate of approximately 12 USD per day. To reach the airport from the lot, you can take the complimentary shuttle buses that depart every 15m.

  • How do you travel between terminals at Los Angeles Airport?

    Do you have plenty of time before your flight from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta and want to check out another terminal? With the courtesy LAX shuttle buses operating between the terminals, you can easily change terminals upon arriving at Los Angeles airport. The shuttle bus stops have a blue sign and can be found on the lower level of each terminal. They operate 24/7 and depart every 10m.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta was C$ 129 for a one-way ticket and C$ 301 for a round-trip.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta?

    American Airlines, Aeromexico, Delta, and Alaska Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta?

    The Boeing 737-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Los Angeles and Puerto Vallarta, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta?

    There are direct flights from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta, Alaska Airlines or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta are Alaska Airlines and Delta. With an average price for the route of C$ 435 and an overall rating of 8.0, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of C$ 494 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta?

    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 Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Puerto Vallarta from Los Angeles is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta?

    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 Puerto Vallarta with an airline and back to Los Angeles with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta?

    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 Puerto Vallarta from Los Angeles up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for C$ 240 or less one-way and C$ 527 or less round-trip.
  • When you go from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta and want to fly nonstop, you can book with Delta. The airline also offers a lounge in Terminals 1, 2, and 3, where you can wait for your flight in style if you’re part of a Delta membership program.
  • Alleviate stress with the popular PUP Brigade parading Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The Pets Unstressing Passengers – or short, PUPs – are a bunch of tail-wagging dogs who love to be petted and roam through the airport with their volunteer owners to promise a fantastic airport experience for young and old.
  • Amidst terminal 5, travelers will find a farmer’s market where they can grab a scrumptious and organic bite before their flight from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta. Do your shopping here and check in at the departure level of the terminal 5 food court for a wide range of healthy bits.
  • When arriving at Puerto Vallarta Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR), be prepared for the "shark pit" after the customs area. Here, salesmen may try to sell you timeshares or discounts on tours, but it is advised to steer clear of these offers and head to the exit. Some of them may also claim to be taxi drivers, but there is an official taxi line just outside the terminal, so simply walk there.
  • If you want to explore the surroundings of Puerto Vallarta in your own time, consider renting a car at Puerto Vallarta airport. Major companies like Alamo, Hertz, and Thrifty offer their services onsite in the arrivals hall, and cars can either be pre-booked or rented directly from one of the counters.

Prefer to fly direct from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta Ordaz.
Find which airlines fly direct from Los Angeles Airport to Puerto Vallarta Ordaz Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta Ordaz

Monday

Alaska Airlines,Delta,United Airlines, +1 more

Alaska Airlines,Delta, +2 more

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +1 more

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines,Delta,American Airlines

Alaska Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines,Delta,United Airlines, +1 more

Alaska Airlines,Delta, +2 more

Friday

Alaska Airlines,Delta,United Airlines, +1 more

Alaska Airlines,Delta, +2 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines,Delta,United Airlines, +1 more

Alaska Airlines,Delta, +2 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines,Delta,United Airlines, +1 more

Alaska Airlines,Delta, +2 more

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Direct returns

Puerto Vallarta Ordaz to Los Angeles

Monday

Alaska Airlines,Delta,United Airlines, +1 more

Alaska Airlines,Delta, +2 more

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +1 more

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines,Delta,American Airlines

Alaska Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines,Delta,United Airlines, +1 more

Alaska Airlines,Delta, +2 more

Friday

Alaska Airlines,Delta,United Airlines, +1 more

Alaska Airlines,Delta, +2 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines,Delta,United Airlines, +1 more

Alaska Airlines,Delta, +2 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines,Delta,United Airlines, +1 more

Alaska Airlines,Delta, +2 more

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines flying from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta

 
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Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 10000 reviews
7.1Food
7.8Comfort
7.0Entertainment
8.1Boarding
8.5Crew
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I liked everything. I fell sleep so I did not eat but everything was wonderful. Thank you

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Aug 2025LAX - GUA
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I liked everything. I fell sleep so I did not eat but everything was wonderful. Thank you

2 FLIGHT DELAYS? what an inconvenience to stay @the airport HALF THE DAY😳from 1pm till boarding @ 4pm pass 😠exhausting !

Awful experience. Flight delayed over night due to technical issues. Had to speak with 4 different reps and beg for hotel and $12 meal voucher. Asked for a sit upgrade at the gate, rep said not available, with the comment it would not be fair to other passengers, although I am a AA and cc member. Were packed like sardines in economy for 15 hours, while the were plenty empty sits in 1st, business and premium economy. Pretty terrible.

Flight was delayed - we left at 11:30 pm instead of 10:30 and it was extremely inconvenient. It affected both the day of the flight and the next day

The plane was put out of service and had to wait for a new plane to be assigned. No one had any information and the information on the screens was never updated. The call wait time was 2 hours and the estimated time for text assistance was 55 minutes which was a lie because after 55 minutes nothing happened. I understand that delays happen but to not have anyone available to provide any update or reassurance was just negligent. Also, what is the point of having an 800 number if no one answers it and don’t get me started on the text message system. Ridiculous!

The flight was canceled at the last minute and we got very upset as we had plans in which our schedule that affects a family reunion was in jeopardy.

They were friendly, efficient and got our bags to us so fast at the end of the flight.

Flight was delayed which caused us to have to change our connecting flight. Grilled cheese sandwich was served very hot.

Staff are helpful and patient. I don’t appreciate the almost 5 hours delay and also the delay of our luggage and being switched from one carousel to another to pick them up.

Staff were great but we were delayed on the tarmac for over an hour.

Flight delayed for two and half hours and then canceled altogether due to mechanical issues. No mechanic onsite to fix so had to send one from LAX.

My husband upgraded our seats and I don't know if it was due to the type of planet was or if they didn't upgrade our seats. We were supposed to be in I believe comfort seats and they were just as tight as any other seat- no leg room and we are very tall people but at least it wasn't extremely cold. My husband did put in a complaint about our seating because he paid extra and if we would have known that the space and the tightness would have been the same, we just would have gotten the emergency row emergency row seats that we normally get. We love Delta but both our flights coming home we're not good. Oh I forgot to mention that on our flight to Hawaii our luggage wheels got broke and we had to purse new luggage on vacation then we never had this problem so we didn't know protocol and reported it after we got home only for them to tell is we only had 24hrs to report the damage. Not sure what was going on with Delta this vacation trip.

Crew was excellent. Comfort seats not as nice as other kinds of planes.

It was a great flight and the stewards and stewardess were all kind and accommodating!! The seats were comfortable and entertainment screen excellent!

There are 4 flights in consecutive gates with about the same departure time. Two flights were boarding at the same time. One was delayed or boarding would be happening at the same time. I am not sure what Delta and LAX need to do to have a better layout at the end of Terminal 2

There was a security issue at the airport and we were unable to land. We circled endlessly and then landed at another airfield for fuel. We then circled the airport again, almost landed but didn’t fully touch down before circling again. I am thankful to the crew for keeping us safe- the issue was the airline and staff at the airport getting us seats on our connecting flights. That part was hours of searching for someone and getting in double my steps.

Most aspects were good however if they assign boarding zones they ought to enforce them or why bother? My luggage from SAN-JFK-MAD was lost in NY so I without my main bag for two days upon arrival in Spain. They were helpful in tracking it and eventually delivered it to my hotel. The flub was because of a delay upon arrival in NYC. I had booked 2 1/2 hours between flights but we had to hold on the taxiway for an hour after landing while waiting for a clear gate which likely caused the baggage error.

Excellent flight, the planes were newer, they did a nice job with boarding, great service overall.

It would be nice if was given wires ear buds. Overall was a good experience was able to sleep on the plane

737-800 in first class was pretty dumpy. Seat had an uncomfortable angle, storage under the seat was blocked so even my very modest backpack didn't fit, power outlet was flaky. Weird tiny seat pockets that couldn't hold a gallon ziploc bag, emesis bag missing, etc. etc. No in-flight service due to turbulence. Crew was excellent, boarding was smooth despite a full flight.

The entertainment package was vast and the selections were very current. Keep updating it was great.

The seat was so hard my tailbone was aching The crew was kind of a b**** because I made a joke that I didn't care if they close the door I total c*** when she was trying to f****** act like she was mad at me because I said that The flight was bumpy. Sure you didnt have control over that.

4 hours late, including over +1 hour waiting in plane to take off. Baggage left behind too.

While waiting to claim my checked luggage, I discovered the airline had lost it. After a long wait and inquiries, I discovered it was on another flight. Fortunately, the airline finally sent my luggage home.

Was not able to watch most shows on the entertainment site. They would not load

Our flight was 1.5 hours delayed. There was no weather for the inbound flight, so I don't understand why. This meant a VERY late arrival and only a quick nap before my morning flight.

Delayed flight, so I switched fights to SFO to Phoenix , Phoenix to DSM. Excellent service through American Airlines

AA re-routed flight from HNL to LAX due to delay. My group of 3 with reserved seats in row 9 was broken up, with one assigned to a middle seat, another in the last row of the plane. Not happy. No explanation to the delay. No apologies. No compensation. Would have been nice to be offered an Admiral Club admission or a voucher for the extra 3 hours of layover in LAX. Could not hear the boarding gate announcements in LAX. Adjacent gate was boarding at the same time. Loud speakers were competing against each other. Barely made my boarding group.

Almost a 6 hour flight and the only food option is a cheese plate… and chips. Also how is it there are no options for texting on American. I’ll be going back to delta and united.

Bad food, small seats that didn’t recline. I thought I was buying a quantas ticket so I feel like I got scammed

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