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How Creating My Own Layovers Saved Me Thousands.

I’ve traveled to 36 countries, and one thing I’ve learned is that booking your entire trip on one ticket isn’t always the cheapest option. I recently saved around $500 flying from Indonesia to Vietnam by booking the journey in separate pieces. Here’s how to check if the same trick could work for you.

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What’s inside / two pages

Short enough to read before you book.

01 / Search

Find cheaper flight combinations.

Five steps for pricing your trip as one ticket, then in separate pieces through a connecting city you choose.

02 / Compare

Understand the real cost before booking.

Bags on every flight, transport, food and a possible night at the hub. Compare totals, not fares.

03 / Check

Avoid common self-transfer mistakes.

Missed connections, rechecking bags, entry rules at the connecting airport, and a checklist to run before you pay.

Before your next flight

Check it once. It might save you hundreds.

It won’t be cheaper every time, and there are a few things to watch out for with separate tickets. But it’s absolutely worth checking before your next trip.

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