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A non-stop flight takes you from your departure airport straight to your destination with no stops in between. You board once, stay on the same aircraft, and land without touching down anywhere else.
Non-stop routes aren’t available on every journey. If there isn’t one for your destination, Alternative Airlines will show you the fastest available option, so you can still get there with minimal travel time.
With no stops along the way, non-stop flights reduce the chance of delays and get you where you’re going faster, leaving you more time to enjoy your trip.
Fly straight through without refuelling stops, crew changes, or picking up additional passengers. It’s a smoother, more comfortable experience from take-off to landing.
No connecting flights means no rushing through airports, no re-boarding, and no risk of bags missing a transfer. You and your luggage stay together the whole way.
Looking for the quickest route to your next destination? At Alternative Airlines, you can easily search, compare and book non-stop flights from over 600 airlines worldwide.
The terms non-stop and direct are often used interchangeably, but they don’t mean the same thing.
A non-stop flight has no stops at all. You fly from origin to destination without landing anywhere else. These are usually the fastest and simplest options. For example, if you had a non-stop flight from New York JFK to London Gatwick, you would board the plane in New York and fly the full journey without stopping.
A direct flight keeps the same flight number and aircraft, but may stop en route to refuel, change crew, or pick up passengers. You won’t change planes, but your total journey time will be longer. For example, a direct flight from London to Sydney may stop in Singapore to refuel before continuing the journey.
Check out our non-stop vs direct flights comparison table below to see which one is best for you 👇
| Feature | Non-stop flight | Direct flight |
|---|---|---|
| Stops along the route | No stops - one seamless flight from point A to B | May stop 1 or more times before reaching your destination< |
| Flight number 🎫 | Remains the same | Remains the same |
| Do you change aircraft? ✈️ | No aircraft change | No aircraft change but passengers may need to wait onboard during a stop or briefly disembark |
| Travel time ⏰ | Shortest possible travel time | Longer due to en-route stops |
| Convenience ✨ | Most convenient option | Less convenient but more so than a connecting flight |
| Risk of delay ⌛️ | Lower risk as there aren't any stops | Higher risk due to stop(s) along the way |
| Price 💰 | Usually more expensive | Cheaper than non-stop but more expensive than a flight with a layover/connection |
| Best for 👀 | Travellers looking for speed, convenience, and no disruptions | Budget/flexible travellers, as direct flights can be cheaper than going non-stop |
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United Airlines often has the largest number of destinations it serves with non-stop flights. For example, with United Airlines, you can fly non-stop to:
The airline with the most non-stop flight can change seasonally depending on the routes offered by different carriers.
Non-stop flights usually cost more because they offer the fastest and most convenient way to travel. Airlines price these routes higher due to demand and the efficiency of flying straight through without stops.
Yes, Southwest has non-stop flights to a variety of destinations, including:
It's not always possible to find non-stop flights to every destination. This is because:
Non-stop flights are ideal if you value speed, comfort and simplicity. However, flights with layovers can be significantly cheaper, making them a better option if you’re flexible with time.
Yes. At Alternative Airlines, you can split the cost of your non-stop flight into weekly or monthly payments using buy now, pay later options at checkout. Select your preferred payment plan from the options available at checkout
Buy now pay later availability varies depending on your country of residence.