Multi-city bookings are mainly offered by full-service airlines and airline alliances, and are easily searchable on platforms like Trip.com. Major carriers such as United, Delta, British Airways, Lufthansa, Emirates, Singapore Airlines, and Qantas support flexible multi-city itineraries, often across alliance partners (Star Alliance, SkyTeam, Oneworld). Low-cost carriers usually require separate one-way bookings, with independent check-ins, baggage rules, and limited connection protection.
✈️ Airlines Offering Multi-City Booking
The ability to book multi-city flights is predominantly offered by full-service legacy carriers and facilitated through major airline alliances. Online travel agencies like Trip.com aggregate these options, making it easier for you to find and compare itineraries across various airlines.
🌐 Major Global Airlines
Most major international and national carriers offer multi-city booking options directly on their websites and through platforms like Trip.com. These airlines have extensive route networks, allowing for flexible itineraries.
Examples of Airlines with Robust Multi-City Options:
- North American Carriers: United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, Air Canada
- European Carriers: British Airways, Lufthansa, Air France, KLM, Turkish Airlines, Swiss International Air Lines
- Asian & Middle Eastern Carriers: Emirates, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, EVA Air, ANA (All Nippon Airways), Japan Airlines, Korean Air
- Oceania Carriers: Qantas, Air New Zealand
🤝 Airline Alliances
Airlines within the same alliance often cooperate on routes and ticketing, making multi-city bookings across different member airlines straightforward. Booking a multi-city trip that involves flights on several airlines within the same alliance can be seamless.
The three major airline alliances are:
- Star Alliance: Includes airlines like United Airlines, Lufthansa, Singapore Airlines, Air Canada, ANA, Turkish Airlines, and more.
- SkyTeam: Includes airlines like Delta Air Lines, Air France, KLM, Korean Air, China Airlines, and more.
- Oneworld: Includes airlines like American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Qantas, Japan Airlines, Qatar Airways, and more.
💰 Low-Cost Carriers (LCCs)
While low-cost carriers like Ryanair, EasyJet, Southwest Airlines, or Spirit Airlines typically focus on point-to-point travel and often do not offer a dedicated "multi-city" booking tool on their own websites, you can still create multi-stop itineraries by booking individual one-way tickets with them.
Important Note: When combining LCCs for a multi-city trip, you'll generally manage each segment as a separate booking, which means separate check-ins, baggage policies, and no protection if a delay on one flight causes you to miss the next. Trip.com's search engine, however, can often present combinations of these one-way segments for your multi-city search, giving you more options.
📝 How Multi-City Booking Works on Trip.com?
Booking a multi-city flight on Trip.com is designed to be intuitive and efficient:
- Select "Multi-City": On the Trip.com flight search page, instead of "Round Trip" or "One-Way," choose the "Multi-City" option.
- Enter Flight Segments:
- For the first segment, enter your departure city, arrival city, and departure date.
- Click "Add a Flight" to add subsequent segments.
- Repeat the process for each leg of your journey (e.g., City 1 to City 2, City 2 to City 3, City 3 to City 1 or City 4). You can typically add up to 6 or more segments.
- Specify Passengers & Class: Select the number of passengers and your preferred travel class (Economy, Business, First, etc.).
- Search for Flights: Click "Search" to view available itineraries.
- Review and Book: Trip.com will display various combinations of flights from different airlines, allowing you to compare prices, layovers, and flight times. Once you find the ideal itinerary, proceed with booking.
Data was updated on December 14, 2025; please refer to real-time search for specific details.