{"id":80868,"date":"2024-03-06T22:15:40","date_gmt":"2024-03-06T22:15:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2024\/03\/06\/every-solar-eclipse-flight-you-can-take-from-carriers-like-delta-southwest-and-united-the-points-guy\/"},"modified":"2024-03-06T22:15:40","modified_gmt":"2024-03-06T22:15:40","slug":"every-solar-eclipse-flight-you-can-take-from-carriers-like-delta-southwest-and-united-the-points-guy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2024\/03\/06\/every-solar-eclipse-flight-you-can-take-from-carriers-like-delta-southwest-and-united-the-points-guy\/","title":{"rendered":"Every solar eclipse flight you can take from carriers like Delta, Southwest and United &#8211; The Points Guy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>There&#8217;s just over a month until one of the most memorable moments of the year.<\/p>\n<p>On April 8, millions of Americans will experience a <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/places-to-see-total-solar-eclipse\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">total solar eclipse<\/a> as the moon passes between the Earth and the sun, darkening the afternoon sky. It&#8217;s a phenomenon that won&#8217;t happen again in North America for 20 years.<\/p>\n<p>To witness the spectacle, travelers are planning spring getaways to Texas, the Midwest and parts of the East Coast set to experience the eclipse most dramatically. This is fueling high hotel prices and earned the event a spot in TPG&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/2024-tpg-travel-trends-report\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">2024 Travel Trends Report<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>But the excitement isn&#8217;t only coming from spectators on the ground.<\/p>\n<p>In recent weeks, one major airline has announced special flights specifically scheduled to give passengers a high-flying view of the eclipse. Plus, other carriers have pointed passengers to flights that are likely to provide a bird&#8217;s-eye view of the natural phenomenon.<\/p>\n<p><b>Want more airline-specific news? <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/aviation-newsletter\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Sign up for TPG&#8217;s free biweekly Aviation newsletter<\/a>.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"delta-air-lines\" class=\"jsx-3480274316 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-3480274316\">Delta Air Lines<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/airline\/delta-air-lines\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Delta Air Lines<\/a> has perhaps leaned into the excitement around the eclipse more than any other U.S. airline.<\/p>\n<p>The Atlanta-based carrier added two flights timed specifically to give passengers maximum time in the path of totality to its April 8 schedule.<\/p>\n<p>The flights drew so much interest that you may be out of luck if you didn&#8217;t act quickly.<\/p>\n<div class=\"&#10;        EmailSignUp_container__qYzYT&#10;        undefined&#10;        EmailSignUp_isLoading__i_qm0&#10;      \"><picture class=\"EmailSignUp_graphic__zgpFm\"><source media=\"screen and (max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"\/images\/EmailSignUp\/daily-mob.svg\"\/><\/picture>\n<div class=\"EmailSignUp_form__C8FWb\">\n<p>Daily Newsletter<\/p>\n<p>Reward your inbox with the TPG Daily newsletter<\/p>\n<p>Join over 700,000 readers for breaking news, in-depth guides and exclusive deals from TPG\u2019s experts<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"jsx-4252866712 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/11\/20231116_Delta-First-Class-Airbus-A321neo-LAX-SEA_KOlsen-223.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/11\/20231116_Delta-First-Class-Airbus-A321neo-LAX-SEA_KOlsen-223.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/11\/20231116_Delta-First-Class-Airbus-A321neo-LAX-SEA_KOlsen-223.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/11\/20231116_Delta-First-Class-Airbus-A321neo-LAX-SEA_KOlsen-223.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/11\/20231116_Delta-First-Class-Airbus-A321neo-LAX-SEA_KOlsen-223.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/11\/20231116_Delta-First-Class-Airbus-A321neo-LAX-SEA_KOlsen-223.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/11\/20231116_Delta-First-Class-Airbus-A321neo-LAX-SEA_KOlsen-223.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/11\/20231116_Delta-First-Class-Airbus-A321neo-LAX-SEA_KOlsen-223.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/11\/20231116_Delta-First-Class-Airbus-A321neo-LAX-SEA_KOlsen-223.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-4252866712 figcaption\">KYLE OLSEN\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The first eclipse flight Delta <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/flights-solar-eclipse\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">announced on Feb. 19<\/a> sold out in less than 24 hours.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-4252866712 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:20.875%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/03\/dl-first-sold-out.png?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/03\/dl-first-sold-out.png?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/03\/dl-first-sold-out.png?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/03\/dl-first-sold-out.png?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/03\/dl-first-sold-out.png?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/03\/dl-first-sold-out.png?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/03\/dl-first-sold-out.png?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/03\/dl-first-sold-out.png?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/03\/dl-first-sold-out.png?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-4252866712 figcaption\">DELTA AIR LINES<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The sold-out flight takes off at 12:15 p.m. CDT on April 8 from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS), with a final destination at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW).<\/p>\n<p>Travelers quickly snagged seats and helped Delta track a 1,500% spike in search interest for Austin-to-Detroit flights for April 8, the carrier said.<\/p>\n<p>As a result, Delta came back a week later with <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/delta-second-solar-eclipse-flight\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">a second Detroit-bound flight<\/a>, also meant to maximize passengers&#8217; time within the path of totality. DL1010 will depart Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) on a larger Airbus A321neo aircraft at 12:30 p.m. CDT on April 8.<\/p>\n<p>As of this writing, seats aren&#8217;t quite sold out just yet, but you&#8217;ll certainly have to pay up.<\/p>\n<p>A main cabin ticket sits at $949 one-way.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-4252866712 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:21.6875%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/03\/dl-main-cash.png?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/03\/dl-main-cash.png?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/03\/dl-main-cash.png?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/03\/dl-main-cash.png?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/03\/dl-main-cash.png?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/03\/dl-main-cash.png?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/03\/dl-main-cash.png?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/03\/dl-main-cash.png?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/03\/dl-main-cash.png?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-4252866712 figcaption\">DELTA AIR LINES<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Or, if you want to tap into your <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/ultimate-guide-delta-skymiles\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Delta SkyMiles<\/a>, you can book the trip for 90,000 miles one-way.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-4252866712 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:21.1875%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/03\/dl-main-miles.png?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/03\/dl-main-miles.png?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/03\/dl-main-miles.png?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/03\/dl-main-miles.png?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/03\/dl-main-miles.png?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/03\/dl-main-miles.png?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/03\/dl-main-miles.png?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/03\/dl-main-miles.png?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/03\/dl-main-miles.png?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-4252866712 figcaption\">DELTA AIR LINES<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>As you can see, it appears Delta has already sold out its first class and Comfort+ space on the flight.<\/p>\n<h3>Other Delta options<\/h3>\n<p>Delta has also noted four April 8 flights that may give passengers a view of the eclipse.<\/p>\n<p>Those include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>DL5699: Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to New York&#8217;s Westchester County Airport (HPN) \u2014 departs at 2:59 p.m. EDT on an Embraer 175<\/li>\n<li>DL942: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to DTW \u2014 departs at 8:40 a.m. PDT on an Airbus A320<\/li>\n<li>DL2869: LAX to San Antonio International Airport (SAT) \u2014 departs at 9 a.m. PDT on an Airbus A220-300<\/li>\n<li>DL1683: Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) \u2014 departs at 9:55 a.m. MDT on an Airbus A320<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a id=\"united-airlines\" class=\"jsx-3480274316 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-3480274316\">United Airlines<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/airline\/united\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">United Airlines<\/a> has also unveiled a slate of flights it says will &#8220;potentially&#8221; be in the path of the solar eclipse. Those routes for April 8 include a half-dozen flights out of Chicago&#8217;s O&#8217;Hare International Airport (ORD) and five more from Houston&#8217;s George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).<\/p>\n<p>Those flights include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>UA5693: O&#8217;Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport (LIT) in Little Rock, Arkansas \u00ad\u2014 departs at 12:45 p.m. CDT<\/li>\n<li>UA0490: ORD to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) \u2014 departs at 12:47 p.m. CDT<\/li>\n<li>UA0455: ORD to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) \u2014 departs at 12:49 p.m. CDT<\/li>\n<li>UA0247: ORD to New York&#8217;s LaGuardia Airport (LGA) \u2014 departs at 1 p.m. CDT<\/li>\n<li>UA2187: ORD to Washington, D.C.&#8217;s Dulles International Airport (IAD) \u2014 departs at 1:20 p.m. CDT<\/li>\n<li>UA1438: IAH to Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) \u2014 departs at 11:55 a.m. CDT<\/li>\n<li>UA6128: IAH to John Glenn International Airport (CMH) in Columbus, Ohio \u2014 departs at noon CDT<\/li>\n<li>UA6109: IAH to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) \u2014 departs at 12:05 p.m. CDT<\/li>\n<li>UA1318: IAH to Cincinnati\/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) \u2014 departs at 12:23 p.m. CDT<\/li>\n<li>UA1687: IAH to Indianapolis International Airport (IND) \u2014 departs at 12:25 p.m. CDT<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Customers on some of these flights will receive special United-themed eclipse glasses for safe viewing, the airline told TPG.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;United is seeing incredibly strong demand to top viewing destinations like Cleveland, Little Rock and San Antonio in the days leading up to and after the eclipse,&#8221; the airline said in a statement.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-4252866712 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/01\/United-A319-LGA-DEN-13.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/01\/United-A319-LGA-DEN-13.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/01\/United-A319-LGA-DEN-13.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/01\/United-A319-LGA-DEN-13.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/01\/United-A319-LGA-DEN-13.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/01\/United-A319-LGA-DEN-13.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/01\/United-A319-LGA-DEN-13.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/01\/United-A319-LGA-DEN-13.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/01\/United-A319-LGA-DEN-13.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-4252866712 figcaption\">ZACH GRIFF\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Most notably, inbound bookings to San Antonio between April 4 and 7 are up 127%, the carrier said. Outbound bookings from San Antonio on April 9 and 10 are up 288%.<\/p>\n<h3>Good eclipse flight deals are available<\/h3>\n<p>We found a few reasonable deals on some of these flights that, again, may offer passengers a view of the eclipse, per United.<\/p>\n<p>Pricing currently starts at $105 for a United flight from Chicago to Little Rock on April 8. However, that&#8217;s in basic economy, which doesn&#8217;t include complimentary seat selection. You may want to pay $140 for a full-fare economy ticket so you can snag a window seat.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-4252866712 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:20.0625%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/03\/ua-ord-lit.png?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/03\/ua-ord-lit.png?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/03\/ua-ord-lit.png?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/03\/ua-ord-lit.png?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/03\/ua-ord-lit.png?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/03\/ua-ord-lit.png?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/03\/ua-ord-lit.png?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/03\/ua-ord-lit.png?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/03\/ua-ord-lit.png?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-4252866712 figcaption\">UNITED AIRLINES<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The Chicago-to-Houston flight starts at $165 one-way.<\/p>\n<p>You&#8217;ll pay more for what will likely be the more high-demand routes. For the 12:05 p.m. flight from Houston to Detroit, you&#8217;ll pay $595 for a main cabin ticket, which will be on board an Embraer 175 jet. It gets into Detroit just before 4 p.m. EDT.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-4252866712 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:19.875%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/03\/ua-iah-dtw.png?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/03\/ua-iah-dtw.png?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/03\/ua-iah-dtw.png?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/03\/ua-iah-dtw.png?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/03\/ua-iah-dtw.png?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/03\/ua-iah-dtw.png?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/03\/ua-iah-dtw.png?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/03\/ua-iah-dtw.png?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/03\/ua-iah-dtw.png?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-4252866712 figcaption\">UNITED AIRLINES<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Or, you can book the flight with 40,000 <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/know-united-mileageplus\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">United MileagePlus<\/a> miles.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-4252866712 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:18.5625%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/03\/ua-miles.png?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/03\/ua-miles.png?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/03\/ua-miles.png?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/03\/ua-miles.png?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/03\/ua-miles.png?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/03\/ua-miles.png?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/03\/ua-miles.png?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/03\/ua-miles.png?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/03\/ua-miles.png?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-4252866712 figcaption\">UNITED AIRLINES<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a id=\"southwest-airlines\" class=\"jsx-3480274316 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-3480274316\">Southwest Airlines<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/airline\/southwest-airlines\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Southwest Airlines<\/a> is pointing passengers to a handful of flights for the solar eclipse.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-4252866712 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/12\/southwest-landing-FLL.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/12\/southwest-landing-FLL.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/12\/southwest-landing-FLL.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/12\/southwest-landing-FLL.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/12\/southwest-landing-FLL.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/12\/southwest-landing-FLL.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/12\/southwest-landing-FLL.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/12\/southwest-landing-FLL.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/12\/southwest-landing-FLL.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-4252866712 figcaption\">A Southwest Airlines aircraft on final approach at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL). SEAN CUDAHY\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The first list includes flights that, according to the carrier&#8217;s network and schedule planners, &#8220;have the greatest likelihood of offering customers the best view&#8221; of the eclipse.<\/p>\n<p>Those three flights include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>WN1252: Dallas Love Field (DAL) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) \u2014 departs at 12:40 p.m. CDT<\/li>\n<li>WN1721: Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Indianapolis International Airport (IND) \u2014 departs at 12:50 p.m. CDT<\/li>\n<li>WN1910: St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) to Houston&#8217;s William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) \u2014 departs at 1:20 p.m. CDT<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These flights will cost you.<\/p>\n<p>The Dallas-to-Pittsburgh flight starts at $660 for a Business Select fare.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-4252866712 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:8.1875%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/03\/sw-dal-pit-.png?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/03\/sw-dal-pit-.png?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/03\/sw-dal-pit-.png?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/03\/sw-dal-pit-.png?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/03\/sw-dal-pit-.png?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/03\/sw-dal-pit-.png?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/03\/sw-dal-pit-.png?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/03\/sw-dal-pit-.png?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/03\/sw-dal-pit-.png?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-4252866712 figcaption\">SOUTHWEST AIRLINES<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Slightly cheaper, the Austin-to-Indianapolis route currently goes for $552 one-way.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-4252866712 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:8.625%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/03\/aus-ind-sw.png?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/03\/aus-ind-sw.png?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/03\/aus-ind-sw.png?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/03\/aus-ind-sw.png?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/03\/aus-ind-sw.png?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/03\/aus-ind-sw.png?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/03\/aus-ind-sw.png?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/03\/aus-ind-sw.png?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/03\/aus-ind-sw.png?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-4252866712 figcaption\">SOUTHWEST AIRLINES<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Or, your least expensive option of the three: the St. Louis-to-Houston flight starts at $224 for a Wanna Get Away fare, or you can also book it for 16,711 <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/southwest-rapid-rewards\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Southwest Rapid Rewards<\/a> points.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-4252866712 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:8.75%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/03\/stl-hou-sw.png?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/03\/stl-hou-sw.png?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/03\/stl-hou-sw.png?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/03\/stl-hou-sw.png?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/03\/stl-hou-sw.png?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/03\/stl-hou-sw.png?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/03\/stl-hou-sw.png?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/03\/stl-hou-sw.png?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/03\/stl-hou-sw.png?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-4252866712 figcaption\">SOUTHWEST AIRLINES<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Additional Southwest options<\/h3>\n<p>Southwest has also identified a handful of other flights that &#8220;may also cross the path of totality.&#8221;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>WN955: Dallas Love Field (DAL) to Chicago&#8217;s Midway International Airport (MDW) \u2014 departs at 12:50 p.m. CDT<\/li>\n<li>WN506: Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to DAL \u2014 departs at 1:05 p.m. CDT<\/li>\n<li>WN1734: William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Indianapolis International Airport (IND) \u2014 departs at 1:35 p.m. CDT<\/li>\n<li>WN1682: MDW to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) \u2014 departs at 1:30 p.m. CDT<\/li>\n<li>WN3108: Nashville International Airport (BNA) to DAL \u2014 departs at 1:40 p.m. CDT<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a id=\"what-to-know-if-youre-booking-an-eclipse-flight\" class=\"jsx-3480274316 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-3480274316\">What to know if you&#8217;re booking an eclipse flight<\/h2>\n<p>If you even think you might want to book a flight for the solar eclipse on April 8, you should act quickly.<\/p>\n<p>Between seats selling out fast and the possibility that fares could rise<em> <\/em>in the coming weeks, you&#8217;ll want to lock in your fare now.<\/p>\n<p>If you book a ticket on Southwest or a main cabin ticket on Delta or United (not a basic economy ticket), you can typically cancel and at least get the value back in the form of a trip credit.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-4252866712 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.75%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/03\/eclipse-image.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/03\/eclipse-image.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/03\/eclipse-image.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/03\/eclipse-image.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/03\/eclipse-image.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/03\/eclipse-image.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/03\/eclipse-image.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/03\/eclipse-image.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/03\/eclipse-image.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-4252866712 figcaption\">MICHAEL ALLEN SIEBOLD\/MOMENT VIA GETTY IMAGES<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a id=\"is-an-eclipse-flight-worth-it\" class=\"jsx-3480274316 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-3480274316\">Is an eclipse flight worth it?<\/h2>\n<p>These solar eclipse flights certainly don&#8217;t come cheap, but there are some clear benefits to experiencing the eclipse from cruising altitude.<\/p>\n<h3>Flying above the clouds<\/h3>\n<p>For starters, there&#8217;s the weather. After all, there&#8217;s the all-too-common &#8220;April showers&#8221; and the clouds that come with those showers, which could mean a somewhat obstructed view from the ground if Mother Nature doesn&#8217;t cooperate.<\/p>\n<p>At 30,000 feet, you&#8217;re almost assured a clear view.<\/p>\n<h3>A bird&#8217;s-eye view<\/h3>\n<p>Experiencing the phenomenon inflight should also bring an unforgettable view, Austin Chaney, chief meteorologist at CBS affiliate WHIO-TV in Dayton, Ohio, said.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;When you&#8217;re 30,000 feet in the air, the horizon is almost 200 miles away. That&#8217;s way more than the roughly 3 miles you can &#8216;see&#8217; when you&#8217;re standing on the ground,&#8221; Chaney told TPG.<\/p>\n<p>That could make for a rare view when flying through \u2014 or even near \u2014 the path of totality.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Because the horizon is so far away &#8230; you should also be able to see the light on the outskirts of the shadow when you&#8217;re in totality,&#8221; Chaney said. &#8220;Passengers on these planes should easily be able to see the light coming in from places that <em>aren&#8217;t<\/em> in the shadow, which I imagine will be a spectacular sight to see.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"bottom-line\" class=\"jsx-3480274316 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-3480274316\">Bottom line<\/h2>\n<p>Of course, factors like air traffic control, weather delays and maintenance disruptions could also interfere on April 8.<\/p>\n<p>But if all goes according to plan, it should be a memorable experience on the ground and in the air.<\/p>\n<p><b>Related reading:<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/total-solar-eclipse-flights-2024\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There&#8217;s just over a month until one of the most memorable moments of the year. 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