Our Mission

To show individuals and families that travel is possible even when it seems unreachable. We’re committed to connecting people with places, cultures, and experiences because we believe that travel can be a force for good in the world.

Our Story

Flights From Home began because we realized that traveling with a family could be expensive, so we started watching flight deals. Now, with a supportive staff and thousands of subscribers, Flights From Home has grown. We want to help everyone create priceless travel memories!

Meet the Team

Chris Muhlestein

CEO
The Best Trip of My Life: Chiang Mai when I was 17. It changed how I think, how I eat, and gave me new perspectives that have influenced the rest of my life.
Still on the Bucket List: Kyrgyzstan! It is at the crossroads of so many civilizations, and I'd like to experience the food, culture, etc. A long motorcycle trip sounds fun!
Scott Muhlestein

VICE PRESIDENT
The Best Trip of My Life: My first trip to Cambodia, it was my first time experiencing a culture that felt truly different than my own.
Still on the Bucket List: I want to go to Madagascar. It seems so ecologically and culturally rich.
Ciara Sanchez

OFFICE MANAGER & LUXURY LEAD
The Best Trip of My Life: A summer in Western Samoa. We didn’t have cell service so we just spent time talking, playing music, and eating!
Still on the Bucket List: Japan again for fabric shopping, New Zealand for the Maori culture, and Norway for the Northern Lights.
Maddie Porter

EXECUTIVE OPERATIONS DIRECTOR
The Best Trip of My Life: Visiting Hill Tribes in Thailand, riding the Mekong through Laos, and experiencing Angkor Wat in Cambodia.
Still on the Bucket List: Next on the list would just be a relaxing trip to Costa Rica to do yoga and surf!
Keaton Shirk

SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING DIRECTOR
The Best Trip of My Life: The best trip of my life was to Southeast Asia. I had the opportunity to explore Bali, Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam!
Still on the Bucket List: Patagonia. My dream is to hike and then to hop on a ship to cross Drakes Passage and see Antartica!
Katherine Carmichael

FLIGHT EXPERT LEAD
The Best Trip of My Life: England and Scotland! I loved learning about all the history there and the Isle of Skye was unreal!
Still on the Bucket List: To visit Australia. My Grandma was born there so I’ve always wanted to go.
Amy Anson

CUSTOMER CARE
The Best Trip of My Life: Laos, floating down the Mekong River and visiting the small villages along the way. A major life highlight!
Still on the Bucket List: The Faroe Islands to photograph the landscape and Kenya to see the wildlife there.
Holly Wood

CUSTOMER CARE
The Best Trip of My Life: Mo'orea because it was the most stunning landscape and water I’ve ever seen. The culture was so charming.
Still on the Bucket List: New Zealand so I can see the mountains filmed in The Lord of the Rings for myself!
Ragan Peterson

FLIGHT EXPERT
The Best Trip of My Life: Yellowstone National Park, seeing the wolves howling and running across the sunsetting mountain. It was incredible!
Still on the Bucket List: Swimming with Orcas in Tromsø, Norway. Taking a boat through the Arctic and swimming with killer whales.
Katie Anderson

FLIGHT EXPERT
The Best Trip of My Life: Salalah, Oman. The first place I went that was the polar opposite of where I grew up.
Still on the Bucket List: Iceland! The landscapes are unbeatable there and it would be amazing to see them in person. Bonus points if I get lucky enough to see the Aurora Borealis.
Sydney Carpenter

FLIGHT EXPERT
The Best Trip of My Life: Road tripping up from Sydney to the Gold Coast. It was so fun to stop and explore little towns and places along the way.
Still on the Bucket List: The Mentawais would be super cool! I’ve never been to Indonesia and would love to explore around there.
Emily Tuttle

FLIGHT EXPERT
The Best Trip of My Life: Alaska with my family, I got to see beautiful scenery, wildlife, and meet interesting people.
Still on the Bucket List: Taiwan, my Dad lived there for a few years and I grew up hearing stories about the people and the place.
Susiana Leung-wo

CUSTOMER CARE
The Best Trip of My Life: A roadtrip through Canada, it was my first trip that got me excited about exploring new places!
Still on the Bucket List: Ever since I was young I have always wanted to go to Norway to see the Northern Lighs.
Shelbi Hales

CUSTOMER CARE LEAD
The Best Trip of My Life: My first trip to Europe. London was everything I dreamed of and I visited France, Italy, Switzerland, Austria, and Germany. I loved each country!
Still on the Bucket List: Lofoten Islands in Northern Norway to experience the midnight sun.
Madi Chowen

CUSTOMER CARE + POINTS & MILES LEAD
The Best Trip of My Life: Hands down, Iceland! Being able to see the Northern Lights in person was something I will never forget.

Still on the Bucket List: I would love to hike Machu Picchu in Peru, specifically along the Inca Trail!