What is the difference between multi-city and round trip?

A multi-city flight doesn't follow a typical there-and-back itinerary, but goes from Point A to B and on to C.



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A multi-city flight is a type of flight itinerary that includes more than one destination. For example, you can book a multi-city flight from Los Angeles to St. Louis, then from St. Louis to New Orleans, and then from New Orleans back to Los Angeles.

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By selecting “Multi-city” as the trip type, you can book a round trip for different routes in each direction. For example, you can fly from Helsinki to Rome and return from Paris to Helsinki, the travel between Rome and Paris being arranged on your own by other means.

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Also known as “return air tickets,” round-trip tickets are flights from and back to the same location of origin. A one-way ticket, on the other hand, only allows you to fly to your destination, not back from it.

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Multi-city flights can be more complicated to book, and you may not be able to get as good of a deal as you would on a single-city flight. Additionally, you may not be able to see as much as you would if you were to take separate trips to each city.

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The number of stops varies depending on the alliance you used for your RTW ticket, and the tickets you bought. Star Alliance allows between 2 and 15 stopovers, while the Oneworld Global Explorer allows 16 total flights on your ticket.

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Average domestic airfare price by day
  • Tuesdays and Wednesdays are the cheapest days to fly domestically.
  • Saturday and Monday flights can help you avoid the Sunday rush.
  • Wednesdays and Thursdays are the cheapest day to fly internationally.
  • Book one to three months in advance.
  • Set a price alert.


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Multi-trip insurance focuses mainly on medical policies, while single-trip policies can cover a broader range of issues. In general, annual travel insurance will cover you in the event that you need medical care while traveling overseas. Different policies will have different coverage.

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