Popular flight routes
Find the best flights on popular US routes. Each page includes airline facts, bag fee comparisons, airport tips, and a direct search with true trip cost.
Flights from Los Angeles
The Los Angeles to Minneapolis route is one of the most competitive in the Midwest market, with Sun Country, Delta, United, and American all offering frequent nonstop service. Fares fluctuate sharply by season — winter departures from LAX are typically the cheapest as Minnesotans come home, while summer fares spike as Angelenos head north to escape the heat.
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LA to Denver is one of the most competitive short-haul routes in the West. Frontier, Spirit, Southwest, United, and Alaska all compete, driving fares down dramatically — but ultra-low-cost carriers add bag fees that can double the advertised fare for a family. Spotvoy cuts through this noise.
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LA to New York is one of the most storied routes in US aviation. It's fiercely competitive across every cabin class: JetBlue Mint offers lie-flat business seats at often-competitive prices, while Delta and United dominate economy. This route sees massive fare swings based on demand — booking 3–6 weeks ahead typically yields the best economy fares.
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Los Angeles to Chicago is a high-volume business and leisure route with exceptional frequency. American and United both hub at ORD, making this one of the most competitive transcontinental routes in the country. Fares are often lowest during Chicago's cold months — winters there are severe, which suppresses demand.
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Los Angeles to Honolulu is one of the most popular leisure routes in the US. LAX has the broadest carrier choice for Hawaii — Hawaiian Airlines, Alaska, United, American, and Southwest all serve this route. Fares are heavily seasonal: late December through January is peak, while September–October often has the best deals.
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Los Angeles to Nashville is a popular route for music industry travelers and leisure visitors, with American, Southwest, and Delta offering nonstop service. It's a mid-length transcontinental flight (about 4 hours) with competitive pricing thanks to strong leisure demand from both ends.
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Los Angeles to Phoenix is one of the busiest short-haul routes in the country — it's practically a commuter run. Southwest dominates with frequency and free bags, while American and Alaska also compete. Fares on this route are exceptionally volatile; last-minute prices can be eye-watering, while advance fares can dip below $50 one-way.
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Flights from Orange County
The Orange County to Minneapolis route is a Sun Country stronghold. If you're departing from the south OC, Irvine, or Anaheim area, SNA saves meaningful time over LAX without sacrificing fare competitiveness. Sun Country flies this route seasonally and competes directly with Delta on price.
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Flying from Orange County to Denver avoids the LAX experience entirely — shorter security lines, easier parking, and for south OC residents, a materially shorter drive. Southwest's presence at SNA with free bags and multiple daily DEN frequencies makes this route especially family-friendly.
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Flying SNA to JFK is a niche but useful option for Orange County residents who want to avoid LAX's traffic. Service is limited compared to LAX — typically one or two carriers — but the time savings getting to and from the airport can easily justify a fare premium.
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Orange County to Chicago is a less-served route than LAX–ORD, but American Airlines maintains meaningful frequency, and for residents of Irvine, Newport Beach, or Anaheim, SNA can save 30–60 minutes in ground transport compared to LAX.
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Hawaiian Airlines operates direct service between Orange County (SNA) and Honolulu, making it one of the few long-haul routes that SNA serves nonstop. For OC families heading to Hawaii, this route is often the easiest airport experience on a long travel day — no need to fight LAX traffic before a 6-hour flight.
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Orange County to Nashville service is limited compared to LAX–BNA, but American Airlines maintains seasonal nonstop frequency. For south OC residents, the airport convenience may justify checking SNA before defaulting to LAX.
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SNA to PHX is a frequent Southwest route, making it a top pick for OC travelers heading to Phoenix or Scottsdale. The short flight (under 90 minutes) and Southwest's free bags make this an easy, predictable trip.
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Flights from San Francisco
San Francisco to Minneapolis is a popular tech-corridor route served primarily by United and Delta. Fares are generally mid-range; the route benefits from decent frequency, which means more options when you need to change plans. SFO travelers should also compare OAK fares — Southwest flies Oakland–Minneapolis with a connection, and sometimes the total cost (including free bags) beats the SFO nonstop.
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San Francisco to Honolulu is a major Hawaii gateway route with strong competition from Hawaiian Airlines, United, and Alaska. Bay Area residents should also compare OAK — Southwest operates Oakland to Honolulu with frequent service and free bags, which can dramatically change the true cost calculation for a family.
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The San Francisco to New York route is a major business corridor with multiple nonstop daily options from JetBlue, United, Delta, and American. JetBlue Mint makes this one of the best premium economy alternatives in the US — lie-flat seats at prices that often undercut Delta and United business.
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San Francisco to Nashville draws a mix of music industry, tech, and leisure travelers. The route is well-served by Southwest via OAK and American via SFO, giving Bay Area travelers genuine airport choice.
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San Francisco to Chicago is a major business travel corridor. United is the dominant force from SFO with its ORD hub; American and Delta also compete. Southwest's OAK–MDW option is worth pricing for leisure travelers comfortable with a connecting route.
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San Francisco to Denver is a quick hop and one of the most competitive markets in the West. United's SFO–DEN hub dominance is challenged by Southwest (via OAK), Frontier, and Southwest connecting options.
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Flights from Seattle
Seattle to Minneapolis is a popular Midwestern connection route — a lot of Northwest-origin travel to visit family in MN, and strong corporate travel between the two tech markets. Alaska Airlines dominates at SEA and often offers the most competitive nonstop fares on this route.
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Seattle to Honolulu is one of Alaska Airlines' strongest Hawaii routes. Alaska's loyal following in the Pacific Northwest means competitive fares and strong frequency. For Alaskan cardholders, the free checked bag benefit makes a material difference on a family Hawaii trip.
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Seattle to New York is a popular tech and business travel route. Delta and Alaska lead in frequency; JetBlue also offers a competitive Mint product. Fares can be volatile — this route sees significant business demand that drives up prices on short booking windows.
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Seattle to Nashville is a leisure route that connects two of the fastest-growing cities in the US. Alaska and Delta compete for the nonstop market; Southwest may offer competitive connecting options via a hub.
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Seattle to Chicago is a popular business route with solid competition from Alaska, United, and American. The Pacific Northwest–Midwest corridor sees strong corporate demand, which keeps frequency high and often makes midweek departures considerably cheaper than weekend travel.
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Seattle to Denver is a popular ski-season and outdoor-adventure route. Alaska Airlines has strong frequency from SEA, and Frontier offers budget fares with high add-on fees that Spotvoy filters for clarity.
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Flights from Denver
Denver to Minneapolis is a short Midwest-to-Midwest hop with frequent service from United and Delta. Both cities are winter weather destinations, so pricing is seasonal — spring and fall shoulder seasons often have the best fares.
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Denver to New York is a major cross-country route with strong competition from United, JetBlue, Delta, and American. JetBlue's Mint product occasionally competes here, making it one of the better premium cabin options on a route where full business class would normally be prohibitive.
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Denver to Honolulu is one of the longer domestic routes — typically 8+ hours nonstop — making seat selection and in-flight comfort more important than on shorter hops. United is the primary operator from DEN, and Southwest via a connecting hub offers budget alternatives.
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