Help finding 1 RT and 1 one way international flight
Apr 11, 2016, 9:22 am
#1
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Join Date: Aug 2011
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Posts: 7
Help finding 1 RT and 1 one way international flight
Hello,
I'm looking to get 1 RT trip from Bangkok, Thailand to Denver, Colorado booked for my girlfriend, and 1 one way flight from Bangkok, Thailand to Denver, Colorado booked for me. I want to fly on the same flights together. I've been looking at buying to LAX or SFO first, then buying separate to Denver as that seems cheaper. The date is June 17th (or 1 week earlier or later), and for the RT return roughly 2 weeks later on a Sat. or Sun.
However, 1 way prices are high, like $800 one way while RT is $950 or less.
I'd love to get some advice on how I should book this. I want to ensure we share the same trip over, but how can I add a one way and a RT to my basket to make sure they are together?
Also any advice on finding the cheapest flights would be appreciated. I've been looking on skyscanner, Kayak, Google Flights, and the Flight Network for the last month. I plan to book something soon if I can find something decent.
Thanks a lot for your time, much appreciated.
I'm looking to get 1 RT trip from Bangkok, Thailand to Denver, Colorado booked for my girlfriend, and 1 one way flight from Bangkok, Thailand to Denver, Colorado booked for me. I want to fly on the same flights together. I've been looking at buying to LAX or SFO first, then buying separate to Denver as that seems cheaper. The date is June 17th (or 1 week earlier or later), and for the RT return roughly 2 weeks later on a Sat. or Sun.
However, 1 way prices are high, like $800 one way while RT is $950 or less.
I'd love to get some advice on how I should book this. I want to ensure we share the same trip over, but how can I add a one way and a RT to my basket to make sure they are together?
Also any advice on finding the cheapest flights would be appreciated. I've been looking on skyscanner, Kayak, Google Flights, and the Flight Network for the last month. I plan to book something soon if I can find something decent.
Thanks a lot for your time, much appreciated.
Apr 18, 2016, 4:12 pm
#2
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Hello,
I'm looking to get 1 RT trip from Bangkok, Thailand to Denver, Colorado booked for my girlfriend, and 1 one way flight from Bangkok, Thailand to Denver, Colorado booked for me. I want to fly on the same flights together. I've been looking at buying to LAX or SFO first, then buying separate to Denver as that seems cheaper. The date is June 17th (or 1 week earlier or later), and for the RT return roughly 2 weeks later on a Sat. or Sun.
However, 1 way prices are high, like $800 one way while RT is $950 or less.
I'd love to get some advice on how I should book this. I want to ensure we share the same trip over, but how can I add a one way and a RT to my basket to make sure they are together?
Also any advice on finding the cheapest flights would be appreciated. I've been looking on skyscanner, Kayak, Google Flights, and the Flight Network for the last month. I plan to book something soon if I can find something decent.
Thanks a lot for your time, much appreciated.
I'm looking to get 1 RT trip from Bangkok, Thailand to Denver, Colorado booked for my girlfriend, and 1 one way flight from Bangkok, Thailand to Denver, Colorado booked for me. I want to fly on the same flights together. I've been looking at buying to LAX or SFO first, then buying separate to Denver as that seems cheaper. The date is June 17th (or 1 week earlier or later), and for the RT return roughly 2 weeks later on a Sat. or Sun.
However, 1 way prices are high, like $800 one way while RT is $950 or less.
I'd love to get some advice on how I should book this. I want to ensure we share the same trip over, but how can I add a one way and a RT to my basket to make sure they are together?
Also any advice on finding the cheapest flights would be appreciated. I've been looking on skyscanner, Kayak, Google Flights, and the Flight Network for the last month. I plan to book something soon if I can find something decent.
Thanks a lot for your time, much appreciated.
Apr 19, 2016, 4:20 am
#3
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Programs: None
Posts: 7
I do, but I want the one way to be the same flight as the RT for the way there. My points are only for certain airlines, which for the RT are far more expensive.
Apr 19, 2016, 4:26 am
#4
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Join Date: Jun 2012
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Use miles for the oneway and return for the same flights.
Use miles for the oneway and book a cash return for the same flights.
Book a cash oneway and cash return for the same flights.
Up to you to determine which is preferable/cheaper/better/etc.
May 1, 2016, 5:06 am
#7
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: MSP
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I've dealt with the situation of one mileage ticket and one paid ticket a couple different ways.
Method 1 - Research on line for availability for both the paid and the mileage tickets. Paid tickets can be canceled within 24 hours from most airlines. Make sure this possible with your candidate tickets. Then promptly book first the paid ticket and the the mileage ticket. If it turns out the mileage ticket is gone, bust the paid ticket and hunt down another working pair of candidates.
Method 2 - Also research availability first, and then just choose to pay the airline booking fee and call them. In trickier situations like yours it can be money well spent.
Method 1 - Research on line for availability for both the paid and the mileage tickets. Paid tickets can be canceled within 24 hours from most airlines. Make sure this possible with your candidate tickets. Then promptly book first the paid ticket and the the mileage ticket. If it turns out the mileage ticket is gone, bust the paid ticket and hunt down another working pair of candidates.
Method 2 - Also research availability first, and then just choose to pay the airline booking fee and call them. In trickier situations like yours it can be money well spent.