How can I book flights to multiple destinations in one trip?

Booking multi-city flights on Trip.com is easy: choose Flights, select Multi-City, then enter each leg’s departure, arrival, and dates. Click Add Flight to include more segments. Choose passenger count and cabin class, then Search. Review the combined itineraries shown and select your preferred option. Enter passenger details and pay to complete your booking.

✨ Why Choose Multi-Destination Flights?

Booking flights with multiple stops in a single itinerary offers several compelling advantages, making it a popular choice for adventurers and strategic travelers alike.

• Cost-Effectiveness: Often, booking a multi-city itinerary can be more economical than purchasing several one-way tickets separately, especially when combining international and domestic legs.
• Seamless Planning: Consolidate all your flight segments into one booking, simplifying management and reducing the risk of missed connections due to separate bookings.
• Increased Flexibility: Design a personalized itinerary that aligns perfectly with your travel goals, allowing for stopovers in various cities without needing to return to your original departure point.
• Optimized Travel Time: Explore more places efficiently, maximizing your time abroad by flying directly between your desired destinations.

🗺️ How to Book Multi-Destination Flights on Trip.com?

Booking your multi-city adventure on Trip.com is straightforward. Follow these steps to craft your ideal itinerary:

1. Visit Trip.com and Select "Flights": Navigate to the Trip.com homepage or open the Trip.com app. On the flight search interface, you'll typically see options like "Round-trip" and "One-way."
2. Choose "Multi-City": Click on the "Multi-City" or "Multiple Destinations" tab. This will open up the specialized search form for complex itineraries.
3. Enter Your First Flight Details:

• • Departure City: For example, London (LHR).
  • Arrival City: For example, Paris (CDG).
  • Departure Date: Select your desired date for this leg.

4. Add Subsequent Flights: Click on "Add Flight" or "Add another flight" (the exact wording may vary slightly). A new set of input fields will appear for your second flight segment.

• • Departure City: This will often auto-populate with the arrival city of your previous leg (e.g., Paris (CDG)).
  • Arrival City: For example, Rome (FCO).
  • Departure Date: Select the date for your journey from Paris to Rome.

5. Continue Adding Legs: Repeat step 4 for all additional destinations in your trip. For instance, if your trip is London → Paris → Rome → London, you would add a third flight from Rome (FCO) back to London (LHR) with its respective date. Trip.com typically allows for up to 6 or more flight segments in a single multi-city search.
6. Specify Passengers and Class: Select the number of adults, children, and infants traveling, and choose your preferred cabin class (Economy, Business, First, etc.).
7. Search for Flights: Click the "Search" button. Trip.com will then display a comprehensive list of available itineraries, often combining flights from various airlines to give you the best options.
8. Review and Select Your Itinerary:

• • Carefully review the flight details for each leg, including airlines, layovers, and flight times.
  • Compare prices and choose the itinerary that best suits your schedule and budget. You might see combinations of well-known airlines like British Airways, Air France, Lufthansa, or budget carriers like easyJet or Ryanair, depending on your route.

9. Proceed to Booking: Once you've selected your preferred multi-city itinerary, follow the prompts to enter passenger information, review fare rules, and complete your payment.

💡 Top Tips for Booking Multi-Destination Flights

To ensure a smooth and cost-effective multi-city booking experience, consider these helpful tips:

• Be Flexible with Dates: Even a slight adjustment of your departure or arrival dates by a day or two can significantly impact prices. Use Trip.com's flexible date options or check prices for surrounding days.
• Consider Nearby Airports: Sometimes, flying into or out of a smaller, nearby airport can offer substantial savings. For example, instead of just searching for London Heathrow (LHR), also consider London Gatwick (LGW) or London Stansted (STN).
• Check Baggage Policies: Multi-city itineraries often involve different airlines, each with its own baggage allowance and fees. Always review the baggage policy for each airline on each leg of your journey to avoid unexpected costs at the airport.
• Book in Advance: Generally, booking multi-destination flights several months ahead of your travel dates can secure better prices, especially for popular routes and peak seasons.
• Understand Layover Times: Pay attention to connection times between flights. Ensure you have enough time to transfer, especially if you need to change terminals or re-check baggage.
• Read Fare Rules Carefully: Multi-city tickets can have specific rules regarding changes, cancellations, and refunds. Familiarize yourself with these policies before confirming your booking.
• Utilize Trip.com's Filters: After searching, use Trip.com's filters to refine your results by airline, number of stops, departure/arrival times, and price to find your ideal itinerary more quickly.

🤝 Offer of Assistance

Should you encounter any questions or require assistance while booking your multi-destination flights, Trip.com's dedicated customer service team is readily available to help. You can typically find support options, including FAQs, live chat, or phone numbers, directly on the Trip.com website or within the app. Our goal is to ensure your travel planning is as smooth and enjoyable as your journey itself.

Data was updated on December 14, 2025; please refer to real-time search for specific details.