Route notes
Why this routing works
This routing uses an open-jaw structure in the Caucasus: fly from New York City into Baku, move independently overland to Tbilisi, then fly back to New York City from Georgia. That setup avoids backtracking and is a practical fit for travelers who want to link two cities in one ticket while handling the surface segment separately.
At three weeks total, the timing leaves room for a measured pace without adding extra flight sectors. Keeping the trip in economy also helps preserve the lower fare range, with sold pricing on this itinerary running from $673 to $1,027.
From a ticketing standpoint, the key detail is the non-flight segment between Baku and Tbilisi. Because Baku is marked as reached overland before the onward departure from Tbilisi, this is best understood as a multi-stop round-trip with an open segment rather than a simple out-and-back fare.
September is the listed departure month within the July to September season window. For planning, that makes this a short, straightforward round-trip format centered on one inbound flight, one overland transfer, and one long-haul return.