As a frequent traveler, you may have heard of red eye flights and know that these flights are signed with later night departures or with early morning arrivals, typically around a 10-pm to 7-am range. These flights are often the least expensive, most convenient flights for long-distance travel. Of course, the idea of waking up at 4 am to catch a 6 am flight and land early enough to get to your destination and start your day can seem daunting. As unpleasant as it sounds, red eye flights can have a number of positive benefits to consider.

One of the most obvious benefits of red eye flights is saving money. Typically, the last flights of the day and the first flights of the morning and are cheaper because they’re less in demand so there are more empty seats (meaning the airlines can still make money while offering discounts). As a result, if you book your flight far enough in advance, you may be able to save hundreds of dollars on your ticket.

Aside from the cost benefits of red eye flights, there are also time-saving benefits for many travelers. Depending on your starting and ending points, a red eye flight may be the most efficient and quickest way to get from point A