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## ****How to Book Multi City Flights on Trip.com****

Be sure to use the "Multi-city" search tool on Trip.com. Booking a separate one-way ticket usually costs more money and also brings the trouble of luggage and connecting flights. The specific methods are as follows:

![How to Book Multi-City Flights on Trip.com](https://dimg04.tripcdn.com/images/0M70w12000m4z2xs24306.png?proc=format/f_webp)

-   Go to ****Trip.com**** → Click ****"Flights"**** → Select ****"Multi-City"**** (top of search box)

![How to Book Multi-City Flights on Trip.com](https://dimg04.tripcdn.com/images/0M70g12000m4z3pmj2BD4.png?proc=format/f_webp)

-   Add your route ****(max 6 stops),**** below is just an instance for ref:
-   -   First flight: Home → First destination (such as Chicago → Athens)
    -   \+ Add flights: like Athens → Dubrovnik
    -   \+ Add flights: like Dubrovnik → Zagreb
    -   The last flight: like Zagreb → Chicago
-   Search → Compare airlines/dates

![How to Book Multi-City Flights on Trip.com](https://dimg04.tripcdn.com/images/0M77412000m4z4lkbE26A.png?proc=format/f_webp)

****Why Multi-City Flights beats one-way tickets:****

-   One reservation means one confirmation number
-   If your first flight is delayed, the airline must reschedule a connecting flight for you
-   Checked luggage to the final destination (usually)
-   It is usually cheaper than piecing together flights

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## ****Best Way to Book Multi City Flights - Useful Tips****

![Best Way to Book Multi City Flights - Useful Tips](https://dimg04.tripcdn.com/images/0M74a12000m50y6k91DC7.png?proc=format/f_webp)

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****For international trips (ex: US → Europe → Asia):****

****If you're...****

****Do this****

****Why****

****Flying long-haul****

Book overseas flights together (ex: US→Europe + Asia→US)

One-way international flights cost way more alone

****Adding regional hops****

Book short flights separately later (Ryanair, AirAsia)

Budget airlines charge $30-80 for 1-2 hour flights

****Connecting flights****

Leave 4+ hours between int'l flights

Immigration/customs eats time

****Important things that people often forget:****

-   Search for incognito mode - prices sometimes jump if you refresh
-   Check the visa regulations for intermediate stays (even if the stay is 8 hours, a visa may still be required)
-   Airport changes? More than 5 hours away (for example: 90 minutes' drive from London Gatwick Airport to Heathrow Airport)

## ****Multi City Flights - Baggage Rules: Will I Pay Extra?****

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Depends entirely on your airlines:

Scenario

What It Means

Will You Pay Extra?

Tip for Singaporeans

Same airline, same ticket

All flights are under one booking reference

❌ Usually no extra charge

Your baggage allowance normally applies to all legs

Different airlines, same booking

Codeshare or partner airlines

⚠️ Maybe

Check the “most significant carrier” baggage rule

Mix of full-service + budget airlines

Example: Singapore Airlines + Scoot

✅ Likely

Budget airlines usually charge separately for baggage

Separate tickets for each city

Each leg booked individually

✅ Yes

Baggage must be purchased for every flight

International + domestic legs

Example: Singapore → Tokyo → Osaka

⚠️ Depends

Domestic flights often have lower baggage limits

Transit with airline change

You change carriers mid-route

⚠️ Maybe

Re-check baggage allowance for each airline

****Real-talk tip:**** On Trip.com, baggage rules for __each flight__ show before payment. ****Screenshot this**** - airport staff often get it wrong.

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