For Budget travelers

Budget Round-the-World Tickets

See more places for less money. Multi-stop tickets often cost less than two round-trips. We find the routing sweet spots where alliance pricing works in your favor.

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Sample routes

Routes our specialists tag for budget travelers

North AmericaEconomy

Budget Three-Stop RTW: LA → Paris → Bangkok → LA

Lowest-cost RTW shape: two intermediate stops, three segments, full circumnavigation. LA → Paris → Bangkok → LA. Stable year-round pricing and a long Bangkok base for travelers who want to side-trip on local-budget tickets. Best for first-timers prioritising cost over coverage.

3–6 wk4 stopseastward

Estimated

$1,110–$1,693

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Planning reading

Flagship guides every traveler should read

★ Flagship12 min read

How Much Does a RTW Trip Cost

What round-the-world flights actually cost: alliance RTW fares, custom multi-stop builds, business class options, and the pricing factors most travelers overlook.

Sean Keener · Customer Service and Managing Director

★ Flagship13 min read

How to Plan a Round-the-World Trip

The logistics of planning a RTW trip: choosing destinations, picking ticket types, understanding hub routing, and booking in the right window. Not a destination guide; a how-to for the flight strategy.

Sean Keener · Customer Service and Managing Director

★ Flagship11 min read

When to Buy RTW Tickets

The booking window that consistently produces the best RTW fares: when to lock in, when to wait, how to stage complex itineraries, and seasonal pricing patterns.

Sean Keener · Customer Service and Managing Director