As someone with family located all over the world, my mom and I frequently travel internationally, so over the years, we’re experts on comfy clothing for flights. Shop the best wrinkle-free travel pants from Levi’s, Lululemon, Good American, and Cozy Earth.

They're frequent flier-approved.

It seems like almost every holiday rom-com I’m watching right now features travel. From classics like The Holiday to newer favorites like A Christmas Prince, nothing is more romanticized than travel. That, combined with the fact that I’ve been a fashion editor for seven years, is why I refuse to compromise comfort for style when I travel. Since I have family in Canada, Italy, India, and Australia, international travel has always been a key part of my life.

As such, over the past several decades, my very stylish mom and I have curated a collection of wrinkle-free pants for flights that are stylish and functional. Sure, we’ve got a pair of leggings and joggers in the mix, but nothing makes you stand out abroad faster than wearing athleisure, which is why silky tie-waist pants from Ralph Lauren, surprisingly stretchy, flight-friendly Good American jeans, and lightweight Lululemon pants are always in the rotation. 

8 Best Wrinkle-Free Travel Pants

• Stretchy Waistband: The Drop Amalia Relaxed Pleated Trousers, $57 (Originally $69); amazon.com
• Denim Essential: Good American Good Legs Flare Jeans, $149; nordstrom.com
• 38% Off: Lululemon City Sleek Utilitech Wide-Leg Pants, $79 (Originally $128); lululemon.com
• Levi’s Ribcage Wide-Leg Jeans, $98; amazon.com
• Challengym Flare Leggings, $25; amazon.com
• Cozy Earth Ultra-Soft Joggers, $132 (Originally $165); amazon.com
• Ralph Lauren Wide-Leg Satin Pants, $115 (Originally $165); nordstrom.com
• Joe’s The Margot High-Waisted Straight-Leg Faux Leather Pants, $198; amazon.com

Below, shop the wrinkle-free travel pants my mom and I have worn en route on eight to 22-hour-long flights, from comfy Amazon pants to jeans that are actually comfy enough to fly in.

The Drop Amalia Relaxed Pleated Trousers

$69 $57 at Amazon

If you’re in the market for an elegant option or are planning on attending more formal occasions on your trip, The Drop’s Amalia Relaxed Pleated Trousers are the comfort-forward option I wear when I’m going for a sophisticated look. With a stretchy waistband at the back, this breathable, machine-washable option is made with a pleated front and ankle-length shape that keeps seams away from less-than-ideal airplane bathroom conditions.  

Good American Good Legs Flare Jeans

$149 at Nordstrom

Good American’s flared jeans are as sexy as they are comfortable, which is why my mom and I both love them—and have often found ourselves twinning in airports while wearing them. I know it might sound crazy to wear jeans on a flight, but made with a stretchy cotton-blend fabric, these feel just like wearing my favorite yoga pants, but the flared leg and high waist have a brilliant way of highlighting our curves. They look great with loafers and a chunky turtleneck sweater on flights, but I love pairing them with a lacey top or fitted bodysuit for formal occasions once I get to my destination.  

Lululemon City Sleek Utilitech Wide-Leg Pants

$128 $79 at Lululemon

While the assumption may be that Lululemon is only offering up activewear and loungewear, this option is proof that’s not the case. While these have the same four-way stretch and sweat-wicking fabric you’ve come to love from the brand, the structured shape offers a more upscale look. These work in any weather, too. I have them in beige and black, and I’ve worn them on both beach and ski trips alike. 

No matter what your style, you’ll find a pair of wrinkle-free pants for your most stylish and comfortable travels yet. Keep scrolling to check out more of my (and my mother’s!) favorites from Amazon and Nordstrom.  

Levi’s Ribcage Wide-Leg Jeans

$98 at Amazon

Challengym Flare Leggings

$25 at Amazon

Cozy Earth Ultra-Soft Joggers

$165 $132 at Amazon

Ralph Lauren Wide-Leg Satin Pants

$165 $115 at Nordstrom

Joe’s The Margot High-Waisted Straight-Leg Faux Leather Jeans

$198 at Amazon