Route notes
Why this routing works
This is a simple transatlantic open-jaw: fly from Portland to Madrid, make your own overland move to Marseille, then use the return flight from Marseille back to Portland. That structure works well when you want flight coverage into one European city and home from another without backtracking by air.
At 59 weeks in economy, the key planning point is the long trip duration paired with a modest stop count. The overland segment between Madrid and Marseille is built into the route, so the air ticket only needs to cover the transatlantic sectors. That can be a practical way to keep the flight plan straightforward while leaving the middle of the trip flexible.
With a sold price range of USD 853 to 1302 and a June departure in the apr-jun season, this itinerary fits travelers who want a lean multi-stop ticket rather than a dense round-the-world sequence. The routing is most efficient for those comfortable managing the Europe segment independently and using the ticket primarily for the outbound and return long-haul flights.