The best and worst major airports in the US

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1. San Diego International Airport

1. San Diego International Airport

According to Mayerowitz, San Diego's amenities, overall timeliness, and proximity to the downtown area contributed to its first-place spot.

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2. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport

2. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport

Phoenix Sky Harbor — a travelers' favorite, according to The Points Guy — was helped by its short transit time to downtown, but hurt by its relatively high number of delays.

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3. Portland International Airport (Oregon)

3. Portland International Airport (Oregon)

4. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport

4. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport

Atlanta's five parallel runways and copious taxiways help keep delays relatively low, according to Mayerowitz, while plenty of lounges and restaurants offer plenty for travelers to do.

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5. Sacramento International Airport

5. Sacramento International Airport

And here are the bottom ranked ...

And here are the bottom ranked ...
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46. Southwest Florida International Airport

46. Southwest Florida International Airport

47. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

47. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
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48. Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport

48. Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport

49. Orlando International Airport

49. Orlando International Airport
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50. Chicago Midway International Airport

50. Chicago Midway International Airport