The Best Travel Pants for Women Who Hate Flying in Jeans

These fitted, mid-rise pants are made with Prana's proprietary performance fabric, Stretch Zion, and have a water-repellent finish. They also pack in five pockets and UPF 50+ in sun protection. One reviewer says her pair is "easy to dress up/look polished with a blouse or jacket, but it's still super easy to care for!"

To buy: prana.com, from $40

These fitted joggers are designed to stay out of your way — on a flight, a hike, or a day of exploring the city. Sweat-wicking tech keeps you dry, while four-way stretch fabric makes for easy movement. They come in five neutral tones and feature a drawstring at the waist for a snug fit.

To buy: lululemon.com, $98

These comfy customer-favorites — they come backed by more than 1,600 five-star reviews — are designed to function as both workwear and workout attire, and look good doing it. Both of the back pockets zip shut for security and the fabric stays this smooth-looking even after you've packed it. They're available in regular, tall, and petite sizing. 

To buy: athleta.com, $89

if you're looking for something more polished, consider this slim-leg, wrinkle-resistant pair from Anatomie. They're available in five muted colors and can easily be dressed up or down.

To buy: neimanmarcus.com, from $225

The closest style to a sweatpant on our list, you'll never want to take these vegan silk lounge pants off. Summersalt — a brand known for its colorful, under-$100 swimwear — recently released a line of travelwear that's the epitome of comfort meets style. 

To buy: summersalt.com, $80

Available in regular, petite, tall, and plus sizing, this professional pant from Eddie Bauer will quickly become a business trip must-pack. Reviewers say they're "very comfortable while sitting for long time periods" thanks to the stretch suiting fabric. 

To buy: eddiebauer.com, $60 (originally $99)

Hundreds of reviewers have sung the praises of these Eileen Fisher mainstays that combine the ease of a legging with the polished look of a dress pant. They come in four colors and the stretch fabric is unlikely to wrinkle and crease on a long travel day. Do note: they don't have pockets. 

To buy: nordstrom.com, $168

It's all in the name with these breezy, elastic-waisted pants. Available in sizes 00 to 16, they'll quickly become an everyday favorite alongside a travel favorite. They come in five colors, but we're smitten with this pretty sage green.

To buy: everlane.com, $55

These casual joggers are ideal for a warm-weather trip. The lightweight cotton is breathable and stretchy, and the style allows you to go straight from a morning hike to brunch just by swapping out your hiking boots for a pair of easy sandals and tossing on a relaxed-fit tank.

To buy: athleta.com, $98

These trendy wide-leg pants from Banana Republic may look like the type of dressy pants you'd wear to work or a holiday party, although they're actually comfortable enough for travel thanks to lightweight fabric that's both breathable and wrinkle-resistant. 

To buy: bananarepublic.com, from $59

These elevated athletic pants have a relaxed and cropped fit, making them a comfortable, versatile pant that you can just as easily wear on the plane as you can on a hike once you've reached your destination. 

To buy: outdoorvoices.com, $85