Nonstop vs connecting
A connection can save real money. It can also add most of a day. We show both so the trade-off is yours to make with the numbers in front of you.
Routes & connections
Find the best route for your trip
The cheapest itinerary and the best itinerary are often different flights. Compare nonstop against connecting, check nearby airports, and see total journey time before you book.
What we compare
Two itineraries at the same price can differ by six hours and two terminal changes. This is what we look at.
Nearby airports
Flying from or into a second airport in the same city often changes the fare substantially. We check the alternatives and factor in ground transfer time.
Layover length
Too short and you risk the connection; too long and you lose a day. We flag anything below the airport minimum and anything unnecessarily long.
Terminal and airport changes
Some connections require changing terminal, re-clearing security, or moving between airports. We tell you before you book, not after.
Single vs separate tickets
On one ticket the airline protects your connection. On two, a delay is your problem. We always tell you which one you are looking at.
Total journey time
Door to door, not just flight time. It is the number that actually decides how a travel day feels.
How it works
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Tell us the route
Enter origin, destination and dates above. Flexible dates give us more to work with.
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See the options
Results show nonstop and connecting itineraries with total journey time and full price.
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Ask about the trade-off
Not sure whether a saving is worth an extra stop? Call and we will give you a straight answer.
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Book the one that fits
Secure checkout, full fare rules shown, e-ticket by email.
Details we take care of
Minimum connection times
Every airport publishes one. We check your connection against it and flag anything tight.
Visa and transit rules
Some connections require a transit visa even when you never leave the airport. We flag the common ones so you can verify with the embassy.
Baggage through-check
Whether your bags go through to the final destination, or you collect and re-check. It changes how much layover you need.
Overnight connections
Where a layover runs overnight, we tell you whether the airport is suitable and whether an airside hotel exists.
Before you fly
At booking
Full itinerary
Every segment, terminal, and connection time in one confirmation email.
1 week before
Trip reminder
Times, terminals, baggage allowance and entry requirements, sent in good time to act on.
24 hours before
Check-in opens
A nudge when check-in opens for the first segment, plus how to check in for the rest.
If plans change
Talk to us
Tell us what you need and we will submit the request to the airline and explain the rules that apply.
Common questions
Is a connecting flight risky?
On a single ticket, no - if you miss a connection because the first flight was late, the airline rebooks you. On separate tickets you are on your own, which is why we always tell you which you are buying.
How much layover do I actually need?
It depends on the airport, whether you change terminal, and whether you re-clear immigration. As a rough guide, ninety minutes domestic and two to three hours international, but we check your specific connection.
Can I stop over for a few days on the way?
Often yes, and on some routes it costs nothing extra. Tell us where you would like to break the journey and we will look at what is possible.
Do you book multi-city trips?
Yes. Send us the full sequence of cities and dates and we will put together the routing.
Compare routes now
Search live fares above, or send us your route and dates and we will come back with the options worth considering.