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Round-the-World Travel With Kids

Multi-stop trips built for families. We handle the complex routing so you can focus on the experience. Flexible stopovers, kid-friendly connection times, and baggage that checks through.

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Sample routes

Routes our specialists tag for family travelers

Chicago to Honolulu & Lihue Multi-Stop route map
North AmericaEconomy

Chicago to Honolulu & Lihue Multi-Stop

Two-week economy multi-stop routing from Chicago to Honolulu for 3 nights, onward to Lihue for 7 nights, then back to Chicago.

⏱2 wkπŸ“2 stops

Estimated

$880–$1,343

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New Zealand & Hawaii Pacific Hop from San Francisco route map
North AmericaEconomy

New Zealand & Hawaii Pacific Hop from San Francisco

A focused 5-stop Pacific loop from San Francisco: Auckland, a domestic hop to Nelson on New Zealand's South Island, back through Auckland, a Hawaii layover, and home. Ideal first RTW β€” compact, on Star Alliance metal throughout, and one of the most price-stable Pacific routings available.

⏱3–5 wkπŸ“4 stopsβ†Ίwestward

Estimated

$1,596–$2,434

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Planning reading

Flagship guides every traveler should read

β˜… Flagship12 min read

How Much Does an 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

Sean Keener Β· Customer Service and Managing Director

β˜… Flagship13 min read

How to Plan a Round-the-World Trip

The logistics of planning an 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

Sean Keener Β· Customer Service and Managing Director

β˜… 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

Sean Keener Β· Customer Service and Managing Director

Common questions

What family travelers actually ask

β˜…Can families do a round-the-world trip?

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Yes. Families fly RTW every year with AirTreks. Kids over 2 need their own seat. Key adjustments: fewer stops, longer stays in each city, stick to family-friendly destinations with good healthcare. Many families do 4-6 stops over 4-8 weeks.

What family travelers say

Real family travelers, real itineraries.

β€œThey found a flight that got in at the right time and booked me a seat with extra legroom. AirTreks made it easy.”

jeroen

2023

β€œAirTreks handled flights for 6 people departing from different cities, coordinating London connections and a Nairobi safari. The efficiency was wonderful β€” they nailed every seat preference, every connection, every detail. I could not have coordinated this complexity on my own.”

Kim Mather

2019

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