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Cheapest round-trip
C$ 1,317
Typical prices: C$ 1,728-C$ 1,199
Fiji Airways
Tue 18/8Thu 3/9
LAX - MEL • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
C$ 1,748
Typical prices: C$ 1,842-C$ 1,314
United Airlines
Wed 20/5Wed 27/5
LAX - MEL • Direct
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Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne (LAX-MEL)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne 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 round-trip flight deals from Los Angeles to Melbourne

Tue, 18 Aug - Thu, 3 Sep
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11:55 p.m. - 12:00 p.m.
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19h 05m
1 stop
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1:30 p.m. - 1:05 p.m.
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16h 35m
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C$ 1,317Fiji Airways
Mon, 24 Aug - Fri, 11 Sep
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11:55 p.m. - 12:25 p.m.
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MEL
19h 30m
1 stop
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1:30 p.m. - 1:05 p.m.
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16h 35m
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C$ 1,321Fiji Airways
Tue, 18 Aug - Thu, 3 Sep
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11:55 p.m. - 12:00 p.m.
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MEL
19h 05m
1 stop
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1:30 p.m. - 1:05 p.m.
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16h 35m
1 stop
C$ 1,322Fiji Airways
Thu, 11 Jun - Tue, 30 Jun
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11:55 p.m. - 12:00 p.m.
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MEL
19h 05m
1 stop
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1:25 p.m. - 1:05 p.m.
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16h 40m
1 stop
C$ 1,329Fiji Airways
Tue, 5 May - Thu, 23 Jul
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11:55 p.m. - 12:00 p.m.
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MEL
19h 05m
1 stop
Fiji Airways Logo
1:30 p.m. - 1:05 p.m.
MEL
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LAX
16h 35m
1 stop
C$ 1,368Fiji Airways
Tue, 5 May - Thu, 23 Jul
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11:55 p.m. - 12:00 p.m.
LAX
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MEL
19h 05m
1 stop
Fiji Airways Logo
1:30 p.m. - 1:05 p.m.
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LAX
16h 35m
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C$ 1,376Fiji Airways
Tue, 5 May - Thu, 23 Jul
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11:55 p.m. - 12:00 p.m.
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MEL
19h 05m
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1:30 p.m. - 1:05 p.m.
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16h 35m
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C$ 1,378Fiji Airways
Tue, 5 May - Thu, 23 Jul
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11:55 p.m. - 12:00 p.m.
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MEL
19h 05m
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1:30 p.m. - 1:05 p.m.
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16h 35m
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C$ 1,379Fiji Airways
Fri, 1 May - Thu, 21 May
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5:05 p.m. - 11:20 a.m.
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MEL
25h 15m
2 stops
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6:00 a.m. - 11:19 a.m.
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22h 19m
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C$ 1,419Air Canada
Fri, 1 May - Thu, 21 May
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2:35 p.m. - 11:20 a.m.
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MEL
27h 45m
2 stops
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6:00 a.m. - 1:34 p.m.
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24h 34m
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C$ 1,424Air Canada
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Los Angeles to Melbourne flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne 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 Melbourne Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Los Angeles to Melbourne Airport departing in August.

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

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

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Melbourne on a Tuesday and more expensive on a Friday. On your return trip to Los Angeles, you should consider flying back on a Tuesday, and avoid Mondays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Melbourne Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne Airport, 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 Melbourne Airport is February, where tickets cost C$ 1,178 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 1,655 and C$ 1,554 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Los Angeles to Melbourne Airport?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at C$ 1,022 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Los Angeles to Melbourne Airport?

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 Melbourne Airport, 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 Melbourne Airport, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 15% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Los Angeles to Melbourne

 
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Cheapest flightC$ 661
Best time to beat the crowds (6% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (18% more expensive on average)
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Flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

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FAQs for booking Los Angeles to Melbourne flights

  • What is parking like at Los Angeles Airport (LAX)?

    Los Angeles Airport boasts around 10,000 parking spaces. Passengers can choose between short-term and long-term parking options. Long-term parking costs between $9 and $17 per day while short-term packing goes for around $5 to $40 per day. The airport also has parking for people with disabilities in all official airport parking lots. All shuttle buses serving the airport are equipped with wheelchair lifts, making them accessible for travelers with disabilities.

  • Are there any dining options at LAX Airport?

    There are over 100 restaurants, cafes, and bars at LAX. Most of the restaurants are beyond security, which makes it easy to find something to eat before your flight. The airport also features lounges through different airlines. The majority of the lounges allow passengers in all cabins to buy a day pass. If your airline doesn’t have a lounge or you are not eligible to access it, you can always purchase a day pass at other lounges.

  • Is there a non-stop flight from Los Angeles to Melbourne, Australia?

    A few airlines do offer non-stop flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne, Australia, with Delta and Fiji Airways being the most popular of them. On most flight routes however, you will have to make one layover. Common layover destinations on this route include Nadi International Airport (NAN), Fiji, and Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) in the Philippines.

  • Is there an on-site hotel at Melbourne Airport (MEL)?

    There are three hotels operating at MEL. The Holiday Inn Melbourne Airport is available for day use for up to 6 hours. The other two hotels are Parkroyal Melbourne Airport and Ibis Budget. These options are available for use for a few hours and offer a good way to relax before or after your flight.

  • Is transport available at Melbourne Airport?

    There are a number of convenient transport options for passengers arriving at Melbourne Airport. Passengers can take an express bus to the city centre from outside International Arrivals. This service runs from the early morning into the late evening and costs around A$ 21. Buses to the city centre usually take between 20-25min. Taxi ranks also operate outside Terminal 1, 2 and 3, and taxi rides to Melbourne city centre usually take around 30min. Taxis to the city generally cost between A$ 50-70. Free buses also run passengers from Terminal 1 to the nearby Value Car Park; perfect if you’re being picked up from the airport.

  • Which family services are offered at Melbourne Airport (MEL)?

     MEL's Kids Corner is located in the departures area between Gate 15 and Gate 16 and features age-appropriate games, toys, books, and activities for kids. The airport also provides a Family Room on the ground floor in the International Departure Lounge. This room has a television, internet access, toys, games, and a children's play area. MEL offers two Nursing Rooms near Gate 14. Lastly, the airport provides two Parent Rooms located at the Domestic Terminal near Gate 11 and the International Terminal near Gate 24.

  • Which accessibility services are offered at LAX?

    The airport has wheelchair-accessible lifts and ramps throughout the terminal, as well as accessible restrooms and telephones. LAX also provides accessible shuttle buses for passengers with disabilities. The airport also offers exceptional service for visually-impaired or hard-of-hearing passengers, including special seating, boarding and disembarking assistance, and baggage assistance.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Los Angeles to Melbourne Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Los Angeles to Melbourne Airport was C$ 661 for a one-way ticket and C$ 1,317 for a round-trip.

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

    American Airlines, Qantas Airways, and Alaska Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Los Angeles to Melbourne flight route.

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

    The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Los Angeles to Melbourne flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne?

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

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne, Fiji Airways or Qantas Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne are Fiji Airways and Qantas Airways. With an average price for the route of C$ 1,142 and an overall rating of 8.1, Fiji Airways is the most popular choice. Qantas Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of C$ 1,379 and an overall rating of 7.5.

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

    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 Melbourne.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Melbourne from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Melbourne?

    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 Melbourne 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 Melbourne?

    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 Melbourne 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 Melbourne Airport

  • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the main international airport serving Los Angeles and the nearby areas. LAX is the largest and busiest international airport on the U.S West Coast, making it a major international gateway to the United States.
  • Los Angeles International Airport can be accessed via I-405 Northbound and from I-405 Southbound. It is a hub for many airlines, including Alaska Airlines, Delta Air, American Airlines, Allegiant Air, Norwegian, and Qantas.
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) is the largest airport in Melbourne, Victoria. It is the city’s main international airport and is the main entry for most international visitors. The airport hosts nonstop flights from several domestic and international airlines. It is also a major hub for Qantas.
  • If you want to save time and skip all security lines, you can enroll in LAX’s CLEAR program. The airport has CLEAR lanes in Terminals 1 to 7 for fast security clearance. Delta Sky Club has a CLEAR Enrollment Center in T2 for its club members.
  • Transport to Melbourne’s Central Business district is available by bus and car rentals. There is no train service available to this airport. If you prefer public transport, there is a public bus service that serves Zone 1 and 2. To use this service, you will be required to have a Myki Smartcard; the fare is around $3.04 (A$4), and the smartcard itself costs about $4.56 (A$6).
  • Short- and long-stay parking is conveniently available at Los Angeles Airport (LAX). All car parks are situated within walking distance of the terminals, and long-stay parking costs around $40 (A$ 52) per 24h period of use.
  • Currency exchange services are available inside the Arrivals Area of both Terminal 1 and 2 at Melbourne Airport (MEL). You can also pre-order currency for collection up to 21 days before you travel.
  • Passengers travelling business class to Melbourne with Fiji Airways or Cathay Pacific can make use of the One World Lounge, which is located on Level 5 of the Tom Bradley International Terminal.
  • Several permanent art installations are sure to impress if you have time to spare at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Travellers can view the "Sky's the Limit" sculpture inside the Tom Bradley International Terminal. The "LAX Pylons" sculpture is in the Central Terminal Area near the entrance to the airport. The "LAX Gateway" sculpture is also in the Central Terminal Area.
  • LAX offers pet relief areas both in the terminal and outside. Inside the airport are designated pet relief areas on the upper/departure level near the intersections of Terminals 2, 4, 5, 7, and 8. Outside the terminal, pet relief areas are located on the Arrivals Level near the centre islands between Terminals 1 and 2 and Terminals 6 and 7.
  • The most common layover from Los Angeles International Airport to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is a layover at San Francisco Airport (SFO). Some airlines offer direct flights from LAX to MEL, but most require a layover in SFO. Traditional airlines with this layover include American Airlines, United Airlines, Virgin Australia, Alaska Airlines, and Delta Airlines.

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Direct departures

Los Angeles Los Angeles to Melbourne

Monday

Delta,Qantas Airways,United Airlines

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Tuesday

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

Wednesday

Delta,Qantas Airways,United Airlines

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Thursday

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

Friday

Delta,Qantas Airways,United Airlines

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Saturday

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

Sunday

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

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Direct returns

Melbourne to Los Angeles Los Angeles

Monday

Qantas Airways

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Tuesday

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

Wednesday

Delta,Qantas Airways,United Airlines

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Thursday

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

Friday

Delta,Qantas Airways,United Airlines

Delta,Qantas Airways, +1 more

Saturday

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

Sunday

Delta,Qantas Airways,United Airlines

Delta,Qantas Airways, +1 more

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines flying from Los Angeles to Melbourne

 
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Fiji AirwaysOverall score based on 239 reviews
8.6Crew
7.5Food
7.5Entertainment
8.1Comfort
8.2Boarding
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I thought Fiji and Fiji Airways was great. Looking forward to the next trip. Baggage claim at the end went to sh...t

8.0 ExcellentJoseph, Apr 2026
NAN - HNL
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I thought Fiji and Fiji Airways was great. Looking forward to the next trip. Baggage claim at the end went to sh...t

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!

Left on time , arrived on time. Staff was awesome!!!!! Great flight!!!!

Great food, wonderful staff made a long flight seem short

Everything was great . Arrived on time was smooth plane was clean. Crew/Staff was friendly and helpful.

Everything from the staff to the comfort of business class was excellent. This is one of my new favorite airlines.

Ticketing said dinner for the almost 14 hour flight and we were delayed an hour. However, onboard we were only served a sluce if pizza bread and a cookie. Not at all dinner and insufficient for a long international flight. Breakfast was good.

We have had an absolutely horrific experience so far getting home from Australia on a $18,000 + flight we booked with you. The flight did not deplane in Dallas because there was no available gate or staircase. We sat in the plane for 3 hours waiting to deplane. As a result we missed our connecting flight to New York. American Airlines put us up in a hotel several miles away. We waited 45 minutes for a shuttle and The shuttle driver was horribly rude and unhelpful. They offered us $70 vouchers for food but actually there was no food left when we arrived minus some chicken nuggets and corn dogs. It was awful. Horrible way to end a vacation. There has to be accountability here.

A bit cramped in economy and the people in front wouldn’t put their seats up during meal service, crew did not help with that and I felt they could have done more about it.

The airline is ok, but it needs to improve it schedules.

I couldn't hear all of the announcements. It was nice when they put them on the screen.

This was the worst flight I’ve been on. Getting on the plane where is was 30 degrees outside was hotter on board cabin must’ve been 33 degrees. This is a health hazard. They cannot be doing this to save on fuel. People could die from this!!. Fans and a/c was, off entertainment was off. Poor excuse given. Crew made the excuse that the system didn’t have enough power. They basically were operating on one engine to save on jet fuel till 3 hours later on cruising altitude and they then started the second engine. And finally the cabin was cooled. On a 7hour red eye flight this made it so uncomfortable and impossible to sleep.

My experience was great overall. Tanya was particularly friendly and helpful the entire trip. I was very pleased with her customer service skills. The plane was an older aircraft but the entire way was comfortable with barely any turbulence at all. Qantas should speed up its fleet renovation. Totally recommend using this airline.

Qantas is always subpar beyond comfy chairs for a domestic flight

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

an hour late, then had to disembark on back stairs and take 4 flights up to get to main airport. No warning, and difficulty for those with canes and poor knees.

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

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

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

Flight was canceled. I was not alerted. It was only kayak that alerted me

Boarding was again a "free for all". We were boarding group 4, and almost the entire plane was able to board before us. It's a shame that someone who follows the rules, gets the short end of the stick. Not fair.

It was perfect! I've never flown with United before, but I definitely will in the future

I had a cancelled flight because of technical issues going to my destination, and a delayed flight coming home. All told it wasn’t a total bust.

The business class seat is exceptional. I wish the food is more palatable.

the entire flight felt off. The crew seemed uninterested and disengaged. The food service was really bad - overcooked, bland, weird food service. They actually woke us up to serve chicken wraps in the middle of the night, after dinner and before breakfast. Made no sense. Ultimately, I was glad they did though, because the breakfast had been held for so long it was inedible. Eggs, potatoes, sausage - all disgusting. We were asked to "honor" the lavatories for premium customers and stay in our own cabin: this was also strange. So people in economy didn't pay enough to use the closest toilet to them??? It's a toilet. All in all, not the experience I have come to expect from United Airlines. The return flight from Paris to SFO was better, btw.

My flight was canceled a few hours before boarding. I was rebooked on Copa airlines and missed an important meeting .

Business class seats felt very cramped compared to other airlines.

OK, we were delayed and had to de plane and reboard.

Crew was great (professional, attentive, prompt). Snacks for 4 hrs flight is deplorable.

Check-in and in-flight staff were better than average. The seat was a fair size but too hard and not enough padding. The cushion/pillow provided is poor (thin and seems to be disposable ,it provides no effective cushioning or support). Food was OK-ish but no choice of inflight snacks and no easy place to get drinks other than water (I could ask for juice by intruding into the staff area at the back of the plane) Entertainment was very good actually. Overall better than I expected from a US-based airline (sorry!) but compared to ANA or Singapore it was so-so. (I live in Japan so they are my comparative airlines)

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