
FAQs about booking multi-city flights
How do multi-city flights work?
Multi-city flights, sometimes called multi-stop flights, offer a flexible way to travel to multiple destinations in a single trip. With one booking, you can organise flights between several cities without needing separate tickets for each leg. Think of it like this: you fly from Point A to Point B, from there on to Point C, and then circle back home to complete your multi-stop journey. With momondo, you can do all of that in one booking, even using different airlines for different flights.
Can I save money by booking a multi-city flight rather than individual legs?
When flying to multiple international destinations, it’s often cheaper to book your tickets as one complete multi-city itinerary. Airlines typically price their fares to encourage return bookings rather than separate one-way tickets. Plus, you might benefit from airline partnerships or alliances that cover all the routes on your trip. That said, if you’re planning domestic flights once you’ve reached your first destination, budget airlines offering low-cost one-way fares might be a better option. These carriers usually don’t operate long-haul routes or allow for multi-city bookings, so comparing prices is worth the effort.
Which airlines allow you to book multi-city flights?
Most major airlines let you book multi-city tickets, making it simple to include multiple destinations in one itinerary. Thanks to codeshare agreements and airline alliances, your trip could involve flights with several airlines while still being booked as one seamless journey. Among momondo users, Singapore Airlines is a favourite for multi-city airfare. Keep in mind, though, that budget airlines typically don’t offer multi-city flight options. If you’re planning shorter domestic hops, you may need to book separate one-way tickets with low-cost carriers.
Which domestic multi-city flight routes are most commonly booked?
Since they're more complex than a standard return flight booking, there's lots of variance in multi-city trips. That said, the most popular route searched for by momondo users was between Perth, Sydney, Melbourne and Perth.
Which multi-city flight routes are most popular for international travel?
There's also a lot of variance in international multi-city trips. That said, the most popular international route searched for by momondo users was between Sydney, Singapore, New Delhi and Sydney.
How does an open-jaw ticket work, and what makes it different from a traditional multi-stop trip?
An open-jaw flight is like a return flight with a twist: it involves more than two airports. It’s similar to a multi-city itinerary since you’ll visit multiple destinations, but the key difference is that an open-jaw flight still counts as a return. Instead of flying from Point A to Point B and back again, an open-jaw flight arrives in one city but departs for the return leg from a different one. Unlike multi-city flights, which include flights between all destinations, open-jaw flights require you to arrange travel between some stops yourself. For example, you might fly from London to Berlin, travel to Munich by train, and then fly back home from there. Or you could fly from Point A to B, then from B to C, and return home from another city using a different mode of transport. Both examples fall under open-jaw itineraries.
momondo’s tips for booking multi-stop flights
- For flights with multiple stops, Singapore Airlines and Emirates were most favoured by momondo users.
- For a below-average price on multiple-city flights, book at least a week in advance.
- You can even explore multiple destinations in one trip without making a multi-stop booking. Look for flights that have extended stopovers, giving you plenty of time to explore a city before catching your connecting flight.