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If one books a one way plane ticket is it exactly one half price of a round

Replies: 5 - Last Post: Nov 28, 2012 9:08 AM Last Post By: Christnp

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gypsybrenda

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Nov 26, 2012 4:21 PM
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If one books a one way plane ticket is it exactly one half price of a round

Trip ticket in the USA??? Thanks

CascadeBob

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Nov 26, 2012 4:24 PM
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Generally yes, but not always. In fact some airlines quote prices for two one-way tickets when buying round trips (i.e. SouthWest).

bleen68

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Nov 26, 2012 5:32 PM
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Some of the really low special fares, especially from carriers other than Southwest will be cheaper as a round trip. Southwest will charge whatever a specific flight is listed at and it may be different in each direction depending on the time you leave.

Kahua

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Nov 26, 2012 5:43 PM
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Not always. You really need to check in advance before budgeting.

markfawkner

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Nov 27, 2012 2:50 AM
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In my experience, no. Peak flights cost more (obviously) and emptier planes cost less.

Christnp

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Nov 28, 2012 9:08 AM
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It used to be that two one way tickets were much more expensive than a round trip, but that has been changing. It will really depend on the exact route, airline and flight. Get on a general flight booking site and do some experimentation.
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