What Is an Open-Jaw Flight Itinerary?
An open-jaw ticket allows you to fly from your home airport into City A (for example, New York JFK to London Heathrow LHR) and return home from City B (for example, Paris CDG or Rome FCO back to JFK) on a single combined airline reservation.
Why Open-Jaw Beats Two One-Way International Tickets
On transatlantic and transpacific legacy carriers, single international one-way fares are often priced in high-yield Y/B/M booking classes. Combining your outbound and return legs as a multi-city/open-jaw itinerary allows airlines to apply half-roundtrip combinable fares, saving hundreds of dollars while eliminating an unnecessary backtrack flight or train.
Top Open-Jaw Corridors for Europe & Asia Trips
Popular combinations include flying into Tokyo Haneda (HND) and returning from Osaka Kansai (KIX) after riding the Shinkansen; flying into London (LHR) and out of Paris (CDG) via Eurostar; or flying into Rome (FCO) and departing from Milan (MXP) or Venice (VCE).
Frequently Asked Questions
Are both legs of an open-jaw ticket protected under one PNR?
Yes, when booked as a single multi-city itinerary within the same airline or joint-venture alliance (such as Star Alliance, SkyTeam, or Oneworld).
How do I search multi-city flights on Discount Flight Deals?
Select the "Multi-City" trip type at the top of our live flight search bar, add up to 5 flight legs, and click Search Live Flights.