The 20 airlines with the best in-flight snacks, ranked

The INSIDER Summary:

• Most airlines offer free snacks, but they may just be peanuts or pretzels.
• LATAM offers the best in-flight snack: scrumptious Alfajores cookies.
• Korean Air came in second, with options like ramen, rice cakes, and shrimp crackers.

Sometimes when you're traveling, between driving to the airport, getting through security, and worrying about finding a place for your carry-on, there simply isn't enough time to snack. Luckily, the trend of including complimentary airline snacks on every flight has increased in popularity around the world. 

From your usual pretzels and peanuts to filled croissants and cup ramen, every airline offers something a little different. If you have some flexibility in your travel plans, try to score the best airline snacks by picking the right airline. 

Here's a ranking of 20 of the best complimentary airline snacks I could find:

20. Southwest

Southwest offers some in-flight snacks for free on every flight, so they make the list, but it's the bare minimum. You'll have the choice between salted peanuts or pretzels for your in-flight snack. It should be just enough to keep you from dying of hunger before you land. 

19. Iberia

Iberia keeps it super simple with only one complementary airline snack offering. You'll find their thick-cut potato chips, called Patatas Fritas, waiting for you in stylish packaging as soon as you arrive at your seat.

18. British Airways

You'll have to wait until the end of your flight to receive your airline snack from British Airways. It's worth the wait if you'd want to choose from a variety of vintage chewy candies, including Banana Skid and Refreshers. Personally, I love having a little sugar rush to get me through baggage claim.