Multi-City Flights
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The Complete Guide to Multi-City Flight Bookings
Multi-city flights—also known as open-jaw tickets or multi-stop itineraries—are the secret weapon of experienced travelers. Instead of flying a simple round-trip, you can create complex itineraries visiting multiple destinations while often saving money compared to booking separate flights.
What is an Open-Jaw Ticket?
An open-jaw ticket is a specific type of multi-city flight where you fly into one city and out of another. For example, flying London → Paris, then traveling overland, and flying Rome → London. Airlines price these competitively because they fill seats on routes that might otherwise fly empty.
Benefits of Multi-City Bookings
Cost Savings: Multi-city tickets are often cheaper than booking equivalent one-way flights separately. Airlines offer discounts for committed itineraries.
Simplified Booking: One confirmation, one baggage policy, one customer service contact. If something goes wrong, you're protected under one booking.
Flexibility: Create exactly the trip you want—visit cities in your preferred order, spend different amounts of time in each place.
Explore More: See multiple destinations without backtracking. Fly into one hub and out of another, maximizing your time exploring.
Tips for Multi-City Bookings
Consider Geography: Plan your route logically to minimize backtracking. Visiting cities in geographical order (e.g., West to East across Europe) is more efficient.
Mix Airlines Strategically: Our search finds combinations using different carriers when that offers better prices or schedules.
Allow Buffer Time: Give yourself adequate time between cities, especially if combining flights with overland travel.
Check Visa Requirements: Visiting multiple countries may require different visas. Plan ahead and ensure all necessary documentation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a multi-city flight?
A multi-city flight (or open-jaw ticket) lets you fly into one city and out of another, or visit multiple destinations on one booking. For example: London → Paris → Rome → London, all on one ticket.
Is it cheaper to book multi-city or separate flights?
Multi-city bookings are often 10-30% cheaper than separate one-way tickets because airlines offer discounts for committed itineraries. Our search compares both options to find the best deal.
Can I combine different airlines on multi-city trips?
Yes! Our search includes interline options where different airlines are combined on one ticket, plus separate carrier combinations when that's cheaper.
How do I build a multi-city itinerary?
Use our multi-city search to add up to 6 flight segments. Enter each city pair and date, and we'll find the best combination of flights.
What about baggage on multi-city trips?
When booked as one ticket, your baggage allowance typically applies to the entire journey. With separate bookings, you'll need to check each airline's policy and may need to re-check bags.
How do I plan the optimal multi-city route?
Plan geographically to minimize backtracking—visit cities in logical order (e.g., West to East across Europe). Consider hub cities for better flight connections and factor in ground transport between cities.
Can I change one leg of a multi-city booking?
Changes to multi-city tickets depend on your fare rules. Premium fares allow changes with fees; basic fares may require rebooking the entire itinerary. Check the flexibility policy before booking.
What happens if I miss a connection on a multi-city trip?
If booked on one ticket and the airline causes the delay, they must rebook you. With separate bookings, you are responsible for reaching your next flight. Allow adequate connection time between segments.