8–13 TIME ZONES CROSSED 10–20% CABIN HUMIDITY 5–8 DAYS TYPICAL JET LAG Long-haul routes into the USA from Asia, the Middle East, or Australia routinely stretch past 16–17 hours in the air. That’s longer than most people sleep in two nights combined, and your body notices every hour of it....

Booking a flight to the United States is rarely a simple “click and go” decision. Fares swing wildly depending on the week, the airline’s revenue algorithm, and even the day you hit “purchase.” If you’re planning a trip to the USA from anywhere in the world, timing your booking correctly...