How to Find Red Eye Flights
A red eye flight is a flight that departs late at night, typically after 10 p.m. Offered by many airlines, the red eye flight derives its name from the fatigue and tiredness that comes from nighttime traveling.
Airline companies offer red eye flights because they allow for the repositioning of flight crews and because they help passengers connect to early-morning flights. Customers may prefer to fly on a red eye flight because they won't have to waste a business day with traveling and because these flights tend to be cheaper.
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Instructions
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Visit the website of your preferred airline, such as Southwest.com or Delta.com. Or visit a travel site like Kayak or Expedia that offers information on multiple flights from multiple airlines.
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Type in your travel information. Enter your departure and arrival destinations as well as your travel dates.
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Choose a flight that departs after 10 p.m. Most travel sites will provide you with a scroll-down option to pick when your flight will depart. The wording will vary from site to site but will usually say something like "Morning," "Evening" or "After 9 p.m." Choose the latest option available.
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Book the flight that best caters to your travel plans.
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Tips & Warnings
Browse around various airline and travel sites before you book your flight. Ticket costs will vary from site to site.
If you do not have access to the Internet, you may book a red eye flight by calling an airline directly. Ask the travel agent to book you on a nighttime flight.
When you reach your final destination after a red eye flight, keep your plans simple on your first day of traveling. Allow your body to take it easy as it adjusts to its new time zone.
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