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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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Routes our specialists tag for family travelers

New Zealand & Hawaii Pacific Hop from San Francisco route map
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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 — compact, on Star Alliance metal throughout, and one of the most price-stable Pacific routings available.

⏱3–5 wk📍6 stops↺westward

Estimated

$1,600–$2,600

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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

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

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

Sean Keener · Customer Service and Managing Director

Common questions

What family travelers actually ask

★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.

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