Why Arrival Time Matters More Than Departure Time

Think about the last time you flew somewhere to meet friends. Did you care what time your flight left? Probably not. What you actually cared about was when you landed. Yet every major flight search engine defaults to sorting by departure time. That's great for solo travelers optimizing their morning, but it's terrible for groups trying to arrive together. The arrival time gap problem Imagine two friends — one flying from New York and one from Chicago — both headed to Miami. If they each search separately and pick the cheapest or most convenient flight, they might land hours apart. That's hours of one person sitting at the airport, or paying for a taxi alone, or missing the start of whatever they planned. What a 30-minute arrival gap means When two flights land within 30 minutes of each other, the travelers can realistically share a ride from the airport, check into their hotel together, and start their trip at the same time. That's the sweet spot. How Land Together helps We flip the traditional flight search on its head. Instead of "when do you want to leave?", we ask "when do you want to arrive?" Then we search across all travelers simultaneously and rank results by how close everyone lands together. The result: less waiting, less coordination stress, and more time actually enjoying your trip together.