List of domestic flights
🌐 Overview
This page lists high-demand domestic flight routes across the United States and the primary airlines that operate them. Use this as a planning reference when comparing schedules, fares, and airport options.
📋 Top domestic routes (popular city pairs)
New York (JFK/LGA) ↔ Los Angeles (LAX)
Distance Cross-country
Major carriers: Delta, American, JetBlue, United. Frequent daily service and multiple nonstop options connect New York metro airports to Los Angeles.
Los Angeles (LAX) ↔ San Francisco (SFO)
Distance West Coast short haul
Major carriers: United, American, Alaska, Southwest. High-frequency flights serve both business and leisure travelers.
Chicago (ORD) ↔ New York (JFK/LGA)
Distance Midwest to East Coast
Major carriers: United, American, Delta. Multiple daily nonstops between Chicago O’Hare and New York airports.
Atlanta (ATL) ↔ Orlando (MCO)
Distance Southeast regional
Major carriers: Delta, Southwest, American. High demand for both business and leisure travel, including connections to theme parks.
Seattle (SEA) ↔ San Francisco (SFO)
Distance Pacific Northwest
Major carriers: Alaska, United, Delta, Southwest. Frequent departures and strong scheduling for business travelers.
Boston (BOS) ↔ Washington, D.C. (DCA/IAD)
Distance Northeast corridor
Major carriers: Delta, American, United. Multiple flights daily along a busy political and commercial corridor.
Las Vegas (LAS) ↔ Los Angeles (LAX)
Distance Short domestic hop
Major carriers: Southwest, Spirit, Delta, American. Frequent low-cost and legacy carrier options.
Denver (DEN) ↔ Chicago (ORD)
Distance Mountain to Midwest
Major carriers: United, American, Southwest. Strong connectivity for domestic transfers.
San Diego (SAN) ↔ Phoenix (PHX)
Distance Southwest regional
Major carriers: American, Southwest, Delta. Frequent short flights supporting leisure and business travel.
🧭 Major carriers for domestic travel
Key U.S. airlines that operate extensive domestic networks:
🔎 How to use this list
Use the routes above as starting points when searching fares and schedules. Enter the origin and destination into a flight search tool to compare nonstop and one-stop options, then review baggage rules and fare conditions before purchasing.
Recommended search tools: Google Flights, Kayak, Skyscanner.
💡 Booking tips and travel essentials
- Search multiple nearby airports to broaden options and pricing.
- Set fare alerts to monitor changes instead of buying immediately.
- Confirm carry-on and checked baggage rules on the carrier’s site before travel.
- Download the airline app to access mobile boarding passes and real-time updates.
- Review TSA ID and screening rules at TSA.gov.
🧾 Passenger rights and consumer resources
For official guidance on consumer protections, delays, and airline obligations consult the U.S. Department of Transportation: