- Airlines will always try to sit children with their parents (subject to check-in)
- Some airlines will allow travel for unaccompanied minors. Please email us to check.
- The fare is based on the child's age on the date of travel.
- More detailed information can be found here Traveling with children
- Most airlines will let infants travel with their parent(s) for free. However some airlines will charge up to 10% of the adult ticket price. Click on 'Price Breakdown' to find out more.
- If you are pregnant, but due before the flight departure date, please contact us once your baby is born and has a name. We can then add him/her to your ticket.
- Infants will not be given a seat. The airlines expect parents to travel with them on their lap.
- Airlines regard infants as being under 24 months old.
- The fare is based on the child's age on the date of travel.
- More detailed information can be found here Traveling with children
Search & Book American Airlines Domestic Flights
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Why Buy American Airlines Domestic Flights?
American Airlines, is a major US-based airline headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas. American Airlines is the world's largest airline when measured by fleet size, scheduled passengers carried, and revenue passenger mile. The airline flies to over 350 destinations in over 50 countries.
American Airlines hubs across many airports including Charlotte Douglas International Airport, O'Hare International Airport, Los Angeles International Airport, Miami International Airport, etc.
If you're looking to fly domestic within the US with American Airlines - Alternative Airlines is here to help. American Airlines makes it super easy to fly domestically across the US - the airline operates flights to over 250 destinations in the United States.
American Airlines Domestic Routes
Most of American Airlines flight routes consist of domestic flights in the USA. American Airlines flies to over 250 domestic destinations within the US every day. Below are some of the most travelled domestic routes handled by American Airlines:
Denver ✈ New York, Orlando, Las Vegas and Atlanta
Philadelphia ✈ Orlando, San Diego, Detroit, Seattle
Las Vegas ✈ New York, Miami, Houston, Washington
Orlando ✈ Las Vegas, New York, Pittsburgh, Seattle
Below is a table of all domestic destinations and airports that American Airlines serves:
STATE | CITY | AIRPORT |
---|---|---|
Alabama | Birmingham | Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport |
Huntsville | Huntsville International Airport | |
Mobile | Mobile Regional Airport | |
Montgomery | Montgomery Regional Airport | |
Alaska | Anchorage | Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport |
Fairbanks | Fairbanks International Airport | |
Arizona | Phoenix | Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport |
Tucson | Tucson International Airport | |
Yuma | Yuma International Airport | |
Arkansas | Bentonville | Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport |
California | Burbank | Hollywood Burbank Airport |
Fresno | Fresno Yosemite International Airport | |
Los Angeles | Los Angeles International Airport | |
Ontario | Ontario International Airport | |
Palm Springs | Palm Springs International Airport | |
Sacramento | Sacramento International Airport | |
San Diego | San Diego International Airport | |
San Francisco | San Francisco International Airport | |
San Jose | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | |
Santa Ana | John Wayne Airport | |
Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara Municipal Airport | |
Colorado | Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs Airport |
Denver | Denver International Airport | |
Hayden | Yampa Valley Airport | |
Montrose | Montrose Regional Airport | |
Vail | Eagle County Regional Airport | |
Connecticut | Hartford | Bradley International Airport |
District of Columbia | Washington, D.C. | Washington Dulles International Airport |
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport | ||
Florida | Fort Lauderdale | Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport |
Fort Myers | Southwest Florida International Airport | |
Jacksonville | Jacksonville International Airport | |
Miami | Miami International Airport | |
Orlando | Orlando International Airport | |
Sarasota | Sarasota Bradenton International Airport | |
Pensacola | Pensacola International Airport | |
Tampa | Tampa International Airport | |
West Palm Beach | Palm Beach International Airport | |
Georgia | Atlanta | Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport |
Hawaii | Honolulu | Daniel K. Inouye International Airport |
Kahului | Kahului Airport | |
Kailua-Kona | Kona International Airport | |
Lihue | Lihue Airport | |
Idaho | Boise | Boise Airport |
Illinois | Chicago | O'Hare International Airport |
Indiana | Indianapolis | Indianapolis International Airport |
Iowa | Des Moines | Des Moines International Airport |
Kansas | Wichita | Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport |
Kentucky | Louisville | Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport |
Louisiana | Baton Rouge | Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport |
New Orleans | Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport | |
Maine | Portland | Portland International Jetport |
Maryland | Baltimore | Baltimore–Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport |
Massachusetts | Boston | Logan International Airport |
Worcester | Worcester Regional Airport | |
Michigan | Detroit | Detroit Metropolitan Airport |
Minnesota | Minneapolis | Minneapolis−Saint Paul International Airport |
Missouri | Kansas City | Kansas City International Airport |
St. Louis | St. Louis Lambert International Airport | |
Montana | Bozeman | Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport |
Missoula | Missoula International Airport | |
Nebraska | Omaha | Eppley Airfield |
Nevada | Las Vegas | McCarran International Airport |
Reno | Reno–Tahoe International Airport | |
New Hampshire | Manchester | Manchester-Boston Regional Airport |
New Jersey | Newark | Newark Liberty International Airport |
New Mexico | Albuquerque | Albuquerque International Sunport |
Santa Fe | Santa Fe Municipal Airport | |
New York | Albany | Albany International Airport |
Buffalo | Buffalo Niagara International Airport | |
New York City | John F. Kennedy International Airport | |
LaGuardia Airport | ||
Rochester | Greater Rochester International Airport | |
Syracuse | Syracuse Hancock International Airport | |
North Carolina | Charlotte | Charlotte Douglas International Airport |
Greensboro | Piedmont Triad International Airport | |
Raleigh | Raleigh–Durham International Airport | |
Wilmington | Wilmington International Airport | |
North Dakota | Bismarck | Bismarck Municipal Airport |
Fargo | Hector International Airport | |
Ohio | Akron | Akron–Canton Regional Airport |
Cincinnati | Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport | |
Cleveland | Cleveland Hopkins International Airport | |
Columbus | John Glenn Columbus International Airport | |
Dayton | Dayton International Airport | |
Toledo | Toledo Express Airport | |
Oklahoma | Oklahoma City | Will Rogers World Airport |
Tulsa | Tulsa International Airport | |
Oregon | Portland | Portland International Airport |
Redmond | Redmond Municipal Airport | |
Pennsylvania | Harrisburg | Harrisburg International Airport |
Philadelphia | Philadelphia International Airport | |
Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh International Airport | |
Puerto Rico | San Juan | Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport |
Rhode Island | Providence | T. F. Green Airport |
Tennessee | Knoxville | McGhee Tyson Airport |
Memphis | Memphis International Airport | |
Nashville | Nashville International Airport | |
Texas | Austin | Austin–Bergstrom International Airport |
Dallas | Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport | |
El Paso | El Paso International Airport | |
Houston | George Bush Intercontinental Airport | |
San Antonio | San Antonio International Airport | |
U.S. Virgin Islands | Saint Croix | Henry E. Rohlsen Airport |
Saint Thomas | Cyril E. King Airport | |
Utah | Salt Lake City | Salt Lake City International Airport |
Virginia | Norfolk | Norfolk International Airport |
Richmond | Richmond International Airport | |
Washington | Seattle | Seattle–Tacoma International Airport |
Spokane | Spokane International Airport | |
Wisconsin | Milwaukee | Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport |
Wyoming | Jackson | Jackson Hole Airport |
Uruguay | Montevideo | Carrasco International Airport |
The Cabin
When flying domestically with American Airlines, you'll have a choice of five different cabin classes - Basic, Main Cabin, Premium Economy, Business and First. Each class has different levels of services with a range of advantages.
Basic Economy: If you are looking to buy cheap American Airlines flight tickets then Basic Economy is the best option for you. In economy you'll still get a comfortable journey and enjoy the free in-flight entertainment.
Main Cabin: Main Cabin enables you to have snacks and soft drinks which are free of charge! Depending on your flight journey, additional food and drinks may be available to purchase. When you fly in Main Cabin you can book or buy your preferred seat.
Premium Economy: You are eligible for a chef-inspired meal with complimentary beer, wine, spirits and other refreshments during your premium experience. Each seat in Premium Economy has a USB port and power outlets. Plus, WI-FI you can purchase on-board.
Business: In Business class you'll receive a high level of service on all short international flights across the United States. Relax and unwind, all in-flight entertainment is free - catch up with the latest TV shows & movies. American Airlines Business class offers comfort and experience with its complimentary pillows and blankets.
First: This is the highest quality class with American Airlines. The First class cabin has wider seats and extra legroom to enable a comfortable and relaxed experience. You'll receive 5-star service - skip through airport queues and have priority boarding. American Airlines offers a premium variety of dishes with it's partner James Beard Foundation.
Check-In & Arrival
How to check-in
When flying with American Airlines you can check in online, at a check-in kiosk at the airport or at a full-service check-in counter at the airport.
Online
You can check-in online or from the American Airlines app from 24 hours - 45 minutes before the flight departure time (or 90 minutes for international flights). To avoid long queues at the airport we recommend that you check-in online.
Airport
If you're unable to check in online, you can check in at the airport using a self-service check-in kiosk or a full-service check-in desk.
Arrival time
Whether you're checking in online or at the airport, we advise that you aim to arrive at the airport at least 2 hours before your flight. When flying domestically within the United States, you can check in 45 minutes before your flight departure time. For international flights, check-in opens 60 prior to your flight time. Please bear in mind that some airports open check-in desks earlier - check your itinerary to find out the time check-in opens for your specific flight.
American Airlines Domestic Flight Baggage
Carry-On Baggage
For all American Airlines flights, you can bring one personal item and 1 carry-on bag on-board completely free of charge. A personal item can be a purse, a small handbag, a laptop, a briefcase and totes. Your personal item should fit under the seat in front of you and shouldn't exceed 18 x 14 x8 inches / 45 x 35 x 20 cm.
Carry-on bags shouldn't exceed 22 x 14 x 9 inches / 56 x 36 x 23 centimetres (including handles and wheels). If you're carry-on doesn't fit in the sizer at the airport, it may need to be checked. Your carry-on should fit in the overhead lockers.
Checked Baggage
Free checked baggage depends on the destination you wish to travel to and the cabin class you fly with. If you require luggage in Basic Economy you'll have to pay around $30 for your 1st checked bag. For all regions, other than Australia and New Zealand, your checked baggage allowance is dimension 62in (158cm) and weight 50lbs (23kg). For First and Business class, weight must not exceed 70lbs (32kg).
FAQs
Do you need a passport for American Airlines domestic flights?
No, if you are travelling within the US and are a US citizen you don't need a passport to travel. All you need is one piece of government-issued photo ID that displays your personal details including your date of birth and name.
If you're a non-US citizen you'll need a passport in order to travel within the US.
How early should I arrive for American Airlines domestic flights?
Whether you're flying internationally or domestically with American Airlines, we recommend that you arrive at the airport at least 2 hours prior to flight departure time, especially if you have to check in any baggage or need to ask for special assistance.
What meals are available on American Airlines domestic flights?
On domestic flights over 250 miles, you can buy alcoholic beverages including beer and wine. You can also purchase snacks on flights over 1,300 miles such as Pringles, roasted almonds and Haribos. For flights over 2,200 miles / over 4.5hours, you'll receive a meal free of charge as well as fresh fruit and yoghurt.
Do domestic American Airlines flights have Wi-Fi?
WI-FI is available to purchase on board for a small extra fee. American Airlines offers high-speed WIFI, keeping you connected thousands of feets up in the air. WI-FI is available on both domestic and international flights.
Is there in-flight entertainment on domestic flights with American Airlines?
American Airlines offers in-flight entertainment on international flights as well as domestic flights. Sit back and enjoy your flight with a wide range of free entertainment. Keep up with the latest TV shows or watch some old-school classic movies.