Route notes
Why this routing works
This itinerary is structured as a short multi-stop South America trip from New Orleans, using an open-jaw into Santiago and returning from Buenos Aires. That setup works well when the middle segment is handled overland, since it avoids forcing a backtrack flight and keeps the overall routing linear.
At two weeks in economy, the pacing is compact and straightforward: depart New Orleans, make your way overland to Santiago, continue by air to Buenos Aires, then return to New Orleans. For this kind of trip, the main ticketing value is in combining the international long-haul segments with the intra-region flight while leaving room for independent ground transport where it fits the route.
With a February departure, this routing is built around a fixed short-duration window rather than an extended round-the-world structure. The stop order is simple, with one overland break and one onward regional flight, which helps keep connections easy to follow and the overall plan manageable at a set price point.