A nonstop is a commercial flight that operates directly between two airports without any intermediate stops for fuel, passenger boarding, or cargo transfer. Unlike direct flights, which may touch down at an intermediate airport while retaining the same flight number, a nonstop flight keeps the aircraft airborne for the entire journey. This routing commands a premium price due to the time savings and reduced risk of missed connections.
Heard on the job
We booked a nonstop from JFK to Heathrow to avoid the layover in Iceland.
Do not mix it up with
- Direct flight: A direct flight can make a stop as long as the flight number remains the same, whereas a nonstop flight never lands before its destination.