SkinsFan0521

I'm a definite newbie at figuring out fare rules and all that kind of thing. I normally use Kayak or something to figure out if it is possible without getting into much more detail than that. Now, my (extended) family is looking at taking a trip and I have a question about a specific fare rule for specific flights.

Here's what we'd like to do:

June 1, 2013
BGM - PHL (Looks like flights are available leaving BGM at around 2:00pm)

June 2, 2013
PHL - FCO (Flights are available leaving PHL at 6:15pm)

Then, we'll be returning and connecting through PHL with as little time between connections as (reasonably) possible a week or two later. We'll be splitting up into two groups and coming back on different days, but that part shouldn't be an issue.


So, when I look up flights on USAirways website, I get the ticket priced out under $1300 each by putting my departure date at 6/1/13 and my departure date at 6/2/13. But, when I do the "multi city" option, it comes out at like $1700.

I took a quick look at the fare (Y) on Expert Flyer and it says that unlimited transfers and stopovers are permitted, but I really don't trust that I know what I'm doing when it comes to determining fare rules.

Can somebody please help me out to determine if this is possible for the same $1300 price? If I need to provide more information, please let me know and I'll provide it. Also, how would I go about booking this ticket? Do I need to call or have a travel agent do it?

Thanks a lot!