Alaska Airlines from Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport to Jackson Hole, Wyoming

Alright pals, let's get real. Who among us hasn't daydreamed about taking a big ol' aerial leap from the sweet southern charm of Savannah and landing knee-deep in the breath-stealing beauty of Wyoming’s Jackson Hole? Just me? Nah, didn't think so! Let's down a sweet tea for luck and continue with our low-down on this epic journey.

Now, I hate to burst your fantasy bubble, but in the big, wide world of airfare jargon, you ain't gonna find any non-stop or direct flights that'll send you from the birthplace of Juliette Gordon Low right into the embrace of the Wild Wild West. Nope, folks, the “Red-eye flight” route ain't an option. But hey, it's not all treacherous grizzly bears. Our journey might just have a layover or two but it’s a pretty good deal! Every cloud has a silver lining, or in this case, convenient connecting flights.

Now, if you’re a keener for cheap flights, and who isn’t, booking last-minute flights might just land you in the territory of “flight deals”. But be warned, my fellow jet-setters, this ain't no lottery. The stars need to align to find those wondrous deals and you gotta have Lady Luck on a tight leash. So, safest's to go with the golden rule of flight booking: early bird gets the worm, or in actual lingo, the best airfare deals!

Wondering when's the best time to book? Now, I ain't no oracle, but a wee bit of insider intel says approximately 60 days ahead will serve you pretty okay. Any farther might cost you a pretty penny, any closer and you risk baring your teeth at sky-high prices and a probable flight cancellation policy that the airline will guard with fierce determination. Y'all without a concrete schedule might want to hold onto your wallets just a tad bit longer, though.

As far as flight duration goes, Ooh boy - we're not exactly talking a one-way domestic flight. Buckle up buttercups, as your airborne journey will take you around 12 to 15 hours with one or two layovers. But hey, longer journey means more time to enjoy those in-flight services, don't it? Might as well get comfy and enjoy the scenery.

Now let’s chat baggage allowance. No joke, depending on the type of ticket you purchase, business class, economy class, premium economy or first-class, it can widely vary. Here’s a top tip: don't try to stuff your Grannie's clawfoot tub into your suitcase. I promise, whatever you need is probably available at your destination. Traveling light is the new black, darlings.

And for all you globe trotters, let’s not forget about airline's mileage program. Hook yourself into that frequent flyer jazz and watch the points pile up, that's like airfare gold, my friends. We’re talking getting paid to jetset!

Just for kicks folks, here is a fun fact about Alaska to chew on while we run a final check on the flight schedule. Alaska, despite its thousands of miles of coastline, does not have a single county, the state’s divided into boroughs. It kinda makes you think, does it not? I mean, what’s in a name, right?

Remember y'all, every detail we've gone through here is pure gravy. The true gift of travel is not found in the quickest flights or in the airline reviews, but in the journey itself. Safe travels, folks!