Route notes
Why this routing works
This itinerary strings together six flight segments in a westbound loop from Washington DC, with a domestic stop in San Diego before continuing across the Pacific to Sydney and TMW, then onward to Athens and London for the return to Washington DC. In a 3-week window, that sequencing keeps the route moving in one direction rather than backtracking.
The pacing is relatively tight for the number of flight sectors, so this kind of ticket works best when the priority is covering multiple long-haul stops on one booking. The only listed ground time is 6 nights in San Diego, which makes the rest of the routing comparatively fast-moving and connection-focused.
From a ticketing standpoint, this is an economy-class multi-stop trip with a sold price range of $2,566 to $3,347. Departing in December, it combines a North America start and finish with stops in Australia and Europe, using one continuous itinerary instead of separate point-to-point tickets.