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What are red-eye flights?
Red eye, or night flights, depart late at night and arrive early the following morning.
Red-eye flights are particularly popular with business travellers working a 9 to 5, as they can fly without missing a single work day.
Plenty of holidaymakers will also take night flights because they tend to be more affordable than day flights.
Book your United Airlines red-eye flights today at Alternative Airlines!
Our handy search tool can easily help you find the exact flights you're looking for. Use our search bar at the top of the page to get started!
How to book red-eye flights with United Airlines
Search for flights
Using our search form at the top of the page, fill in your departure and arrival destinations, the dates you plan to travel, how many passengers will be flying, and which cabin class you'd prefer to fly in. Once you're ready, hit the 'Search Flights' button.
How to book red-eye flights with United Airlines
Select your airline
Once the search has loaded, you can filter the results to only show a specific airline. You'll find the filter bar on the left of the page. Select your chosen airline. In this case, United Airlines.
How to book red-eye flights with United Airlines
Use the Times slider
Filter your flights even further by selecting specific hours you want to fly. Select 'Times' and move the slider to show flights from 9 pm to 7 am.
Press the 'Show Flights' button to update the search results.
How to book red-eye flights with United Airlines
Complete your booking
Once you've selected your ideal flight and added any bonus amenities like cancellation and baggage protection, you'll be taken to checkout. Pay your way with upfront, buy now pay later, and deposit options available.
Once you've booked your flight, you'll receive confirmation to your email inbox.
You're all done! Kick back and relax. You're going on vacation! ✈️
Popular red-eye flight routes with United Airlines
Most red-eye United Airlines flights are domestic. Some of the most popular US routes include flying between the East and West Coasts.
Here are some of United's most-flown red-eye routes:
Los Angeles ✈ to New York
New York ✈ to Las Vegas
Seattle ✈ to Miami
Denver ✈ to Boston
Red-eye flights tips
Here's a list of things you can do to ensure a comfortable red-eye flight experience. Land feeling well-rested and ready to tackle the day.
Wear comfortable clothing 👕
If you're travelling for business, keep your suit packed neatly in your suitcase. Wearing something comfortable like joggers and a sweatshirt will make it easier to fall asleep. The last thing you want is tight clothes and itchy fabrics keeping you awake.
Choose a window seat 🪟
If you plan on sleeping throughout your flight, choosing a window seat is in your best interest. This way, if people in your row need to get up to use the toilet, you won't be disturbed. This also means you can control the window shutters, so you won't get woken up when the sun starts to rise.
Eat light 🍙
A light meal before your red-eye flight means you won't be hungry before falling asleep. However, it also gives your stomach time to settle, something that takes longer if you eat a large, hearty dinner.
What to bring on a red-eye flight? 📖
- Sleep mask
- Travel pillow
- Blanket
- A book
- Noise-cancelling headphones
Ways to pay at Alternative Airlines
At Alternative Airlines, there are 40+ ways to pay. The ones listed below are all ways our United Airlines customers frequently pay for their flights.
Upfront with debit 💰
Pay everything upfront. Know that one of the most expensive parts of your trip has been paid for, meaning you can plan your budget more effectively. Remove the worry of lingering payments, as you've already paid in full!
Fly Now, Pay Later 💫
Select a Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) to pay for your flights over time. With 20+ BNPLs available at Alternative Airlines, you can choose the perfect option for you. We offer short-term, interest-free options and long-term plans lasting up to 60 months. Discover more about pairing a BNPL with your United Airlines flight.
Put down a deposit ✍️
Put a 10% deposit on your flights when you select Slice Pay at checkout. Slice Pay is a layaway product that lets you pay for your flights in up to 26 weekly instalments. All payments must be completed before departure.
Unsure which to choose? 💡
Then check out our guides comparing the different ways to pay.
BNPLs for your United Airlines red-eye flights
Of the 20+ BNPLs available at Alternative Airlines, these three are the favourites of our United Airlines red-eye customers.
Klarna
Klarna is the world's most popular Buy Now Pay Later. Depending on where you live, you can pay back your flights in either 3 or 4 interest-free instalments. Klarna is available in several European countries, as well as the USA, Canada, Mexico, Australia, and New Zealand.
Afterpay
Afterpay is another popular choice. With Afterpay, customers can pay in 4 interest-free instalments or over 6-12 months (US residents only). If you're living in the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand or the UK (named Clearpay), you'll see Afterpay as an option at checkout.
Affirm
Affirm is yet another brilliant choice. You can pay in 4 interest-free instalments, or for larger purchases, pay in 3, 6, 12 or even 18 monthly installments. Select the plan that best suits your budget needs. Affirm is available in the USA, Canada and the UK.
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Red-eye flights with United Airlines FAQs
Can I book United Airlines red-eye flights at Alternative Airlines?
Yes. You can book flights for any date and any time at Alternative Airlines. We ticket over 600 airlines, including United Airlines. When booking your tickets, use our filter system to only show you United Airlines night flights.
Can I buy United Airlines red-eye flights on finance?
Yes. If you're a US resident, you can finance your flights with BNPLs like Klarna, Affirm, Afterpay and more! Or you can put a deposit on your red-eye flights, secure your ticket, and then pay over time.
What time is a red-eye flight?
Red-eye flights usually depart late at night, between 9 pm and 1 am, and land early in the morning, from 5 am to 7 am the next day. The timings depend on how long the route is between your selected destinations.
How do I know if my United flight is a red-eye?
If your flight takes off late and arrives early, it's a red-eye flight. Red-eye flights tend to depart between 9 pm and 1 am and arrive from roughly 5 am to 7 am. If your flight fits this timescale, you know it's a red-eye flight.
How do I find the best deals on United Airlines red-eye flights?
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