Why book multi-city flights with Kiwi.com

One search for your whole trip, with more ways to connect your cities.

Combine any airlines

We mix carriers that don’t normally work together, so each leg can use the best flight for your route.

Search the whole trip at once

Add all your cities and dates in one search. See the full itinerary and total price before you book.

Protection when plans change

If a connection is affected by a delay or cancellation, the Kiwi.com Guarantee helps you get to your destination.

What is a multi-city flight?

A multi-city flight is one booking that links several destinations in a single itinerary. Instead of flying out and back on the same route, you visit two or more cities before returning, or end in a different city (open jaw). Compare multi-stop options across hundreds of airlines and plan a multi-destination trip in one search.

TypeExample
ReturnBerlin → Rome → Berlin
Multi-cityBerlin → Rome → Paris → Berlin
Open jawBerlin → Rome · travel to Paris · Paris → Berlin

Multi-city vs. return

A return flight takes you to one destination and back. A multi-city trip lets you fly to two or more destinations in one itinerary.

Multi-city vs. open jaw

A multi-city trip connects multiple destinations by air. An open-jaw trip has a gap where you travel between two cities on your own.

When should I book multi-city?

Multi-city is useful when you want to visit several places in one trip without returning to your starting point between each stop.

How to book multi-city flights

Book a multi-destination trip in three steps. Add every city you want to visit, set dates and passengers, then compare combinations across airlines and book in one checkout.

  1. Step 1

    Add destinations

    Open multi-city search and add each city in the order you want to visit. You can start and end in different places for an open-jaw trip.

  2. Step 2

    Choose dates and passengers

    Pick a date for every leg and add adults, children, or infants. Adjust cabin class if you need it before you search.

  3. Step 3

    Compare and book

    Compare itineraries across hundreds of airlines, choose the best combination for your route, and book the whole trip in one checkout.

How multi-city flights work

Max legs / destinationsAdd up to 8 flight legs in one multi-city search.
Mixing airlinesOne booking can combine flights from different airlines when that gives a better itinerary or price.
Different arrival / departure airportsFly into one city and leave from another, or use different airports on the same trip (open jaw and multi-city).
Self-transfersSome cheaper options include self-transfers, where you collect bags and check in again between flights. Check connection guidance before you book.

How to find cheap multi-city flights

A few small search choices often cut the price of a multi-destination trip. Use these tips when you build your itinerary.

Compare multi-city vs separate one-ways

Search the full multi-city trip in one go, then check the same legs as separate one-way tickets. Keep the option that costs less for the whole journey, not just a single flight.

Stay flexible on dates

Shift one or more legs by a day or two and search again. Small date changes on a single stop can change the price of the whole multi-city itinerary.

Try a different route order

If your plans allow it, swap the order of cities. A different path between the same destinations can unlock cheaper combinations across airlines.

Check nearby airports

On any leg, try flying into or out of a nearby airport. An alternative airport on one stop can lower the total multi-city price without changing your destinations much.

Multi-city flights FAQ

What's the difference between multi-city and open jaw?

How do I book multi-city flights on Kiwi.com?

How many destinations can I add?

Do I need to recheck baggage between multi-city flights?

What are self-transfers?

Can I end my trip in a different city than I started?

Do I need visas or transit documents?

What if one leg is delayed or cancelled?

Can I change just one leg?

Can I fly with different airlines on one multi-city trip?

Ready to plan your multi-city trip?

Add your destinations, compare options across hundreds of airlines, and book your multi-city itinerary in one search.

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