Route notes
Why this routing works
This route is structured as a westbound multi-stop ticket from Chicago to Tokyo, Hong Kong, Bangkok, New Delhi, and London before returning to Chicago. The sequence keeps the trip moving in one direction across Asia and into Europe, which is a practical way to link multiple long-haul sectors without backtracking.
The timing is anchored by extended stays in Tokyo, Bangkok, and London, with shorter intervals in Hong Kong and New Delhi. That mix makes this itinerary better suited to travelers who want a few major bases rather than frequent flight changes, while still keeping intermediate stops on the same ticket.
In economy class, the published sample price range of $3,077 to $4,028 covers a six-stop international routing over a 13-week trip departing in April. For planning purposes, this is the kind of itinerary where stop order matters: East Asia first, then Southeast Asia, then South Asia, then Europe, before the final transatlantic return to the United States.