Top 10+ best airports across the US

A new study by QR Code Generator ranks the top US airports based on traveler satisfaction. The analysis looked at Google reviews, amenities, FlightRadar24 scores, and even lost luggage search trends across 31 major hubs. Below are America's top 10 airports offering the best traveler experience this year.

1. Tampa International Airport – Florida

With an enjoyability index score of 71/100, Tampa International stood out for having the highest Google rating at 4.6 stars and an impressive 74.11% five-star review rate. It also led all US airports on FlightRadar24 with a review score of 88/100, securing its place as the nation’s best airport for traveler satisfaction.

2. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport – Arizona

Phoenix earned a strong second-place finish with a score of 63.9/100, thanks largely to its stellar luggage handling – averaging just 4.46 lost luggage searches per 100,000 passengers. That metric alone gave it a near-perfect category score of 97.4/100.

3. Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport – Minnesota

Minneapolis-Saint Paul came in third with a 62.4 score, backed by its 4.3-star average rating and 63.5% five-star Google reviews. It ranked second-best nationwide in terms of review performance, with a solid 68.5/100.

4. San Francisco International Airport – California

San Francisco earned a fourth-place ranking with a traveler index score of 60.7. The airport’s FlightRadar24 score of 84/100 helped push it up the list as a high-performing hub.

5. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport – Georgia

Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson placed fifth with a score of 57.6, reflecting strong user sentiment in reviews. More than half – 57.24% – of its Google ratings were five stars, indicating consistent traveler satisfaction.

6. Orlando International Airport – Florida

Orlando landed in sixth place with a 57.3 index score and was especially praised for its amenities. It ranked fourth among all airports evaluated for shopping, dining, and entertainment options.

7. Austin-Bergstrom International Airport – Texas

Austin-Bergstrom secured seventh place with a 57/100 score and was the highest-ranked airport in Texas. It outperformed two other major Texas airports in overall traveler enjoyment.

8. Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport – Maryland

Baltimore/Washington came in eighth with a traveler experience score of 56.1. Its well-rounded performance in reviews and services helped it stand out in a competitive field.

9. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport – Michigan

Detroit took ninth place with a score of 55.1, demonstrating solid results in both customer reviews and operational metrics. The airport’s consistency across categories helped it break into the top 10.

10. Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport – Texas

Dallas-Fort Worth rounded out the list at tenth place with an overall score of 53.6. While not the highest performer in any single category, its balanced showing secured its spot among the best.