Okay, so the other day I was trying to book a flight for my vacation, and I really, really wanted a non-stop flight. I hate layovers! So, I started digging around to find the best way to search specifically for those. Here’s what I did:

My Non-Stop Flight Hunt
First, I just went to a couple of the usual suspects, you know, the big-name travel websites. I typed in my departure and arrival cities, put in my dates, and… a whole bunch of options, mostly with layovers, popped up. Ugh. I poked around, looking for a filter or something that said “non-stop only,” but it wasn’t always super obvious.
Then, I remembered someone telling me about this one website, I think. So I gave that a shot. I liked that it had a pretty clear way to filter for non-stop flights right on the main search page. That saved me some time!
I also tried playing around with another tool. It was a bit clunkier, to be honest, but I did eventually figure out how to see only the non-stop options. It just took a little more digging.
What I Learned About Finding Direct Flights
- Be persistent! Sometimes the non-stop option is hidden in a filter menu.
- Try a few different sites. Some are better than others at showing you direct flights.
- Read carefully! The word is “non-stop”. Look carefully!
It took a little bit of effort, but I finally managed to find a non-stop flight that worked for me and my budget. No more sprinting through airports to make a connection! It’s definitely worth taking the time to find those direct flights if you can.