One way vs round trip flight cost
Aug 14, 2023, 10:32 am
#32
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Depends on where you're flying.
PE tends to be less of a difference between one-way and return, regardless of route, but regular Economy can often cost nearly as much for a one-way trans-Atlantic as it does for a return on the same route, while Economy is usually closer to 50-50 on domestic routes.
PE tends to be less of a difference between one-way and return, regardless of route, but regular Economy can often cost nearly as much for a one-way trans-Atlantic as it does for a return on the same route, while Economy is usually closer to 50-50 on domestic routes.
Aug 14, 2023, 1:02 pm
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Domestic/NA, usually same except for taxes in many cases. Often worth checking both ways. For instance, if departing from AB to Quebec and back, two way ticket won't be subject to Quebec tax. While for two one way, the return, originating in Quebec, will.
International, usually, for paid tickets, round trip significantly cheaper. Except possibly for rewards, which, as far as miles are concerned, seem to price as two one way. But again, who knows, and taxes also may vary. May be worth checking. Then there is the issue of priority rewards, if applicable. Requires two for two one way.
International, usually, for paid tickets, round trip significantly cheaper. Except possibly for rewards, which, as far as miles are concerned, seem to price as two one way. But again, who knows, and taxes also may vary. May be worth checking. Then there is the issue of priority rewards, if applicable. Requires two for two one way.
Aug 14, 2023, 1:44 pm
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Aug 14, 2023, 4:55 pm
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for transborder, usually cheaper to book one-ways, at least than ex-US round trips. Think generally as long as the fares are the same (ie, where one-ways price as 1/2 roundtrip), it is mostly in taxes. My understanding is for a round-trip, HST is based on the entire ticket cost, while only the Canada-US one-way is subject to HST when booking separately. it’s not a whole lot - I’ve generally seen about ~25, maybe $30/person on my typical trips - but it adds up when flying, with say, a family of 4.
Aug 14, 2023, 5:10 pm
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for transborder, usually cheaper to book one-ways, at least than ex-US round trips. Think generally as long as the fares are the same (ie, where one-ways price as 1/2 roundtrip), it is mostly in taxes. My understanding is for a round-trip, HST is based on the entire ticket cost, while only the Canada-US one-way is subject to HST when booking separately. it’s not a whole lot - I’ve generally seen about ~25, maybe $30/person on my typical trips - but it adds up when flying, with say, a family of 4.
Aug 14, 2023, 5:57 pm
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for transborder, usually cheaper to book one-ways, at least than ex-US round trips. Think generally as long as the fares are the same (ie, where one-ways price as 1/2 roundtrip), it is mostly in taxes. My understanding is for a round-trip, HST is based on the entire ticket cost, while only the Canada-US one-way is subject to HST when booking separately. it’s not a whole lot - I’ve generally seen about ~25, maybe $30/person on my typical trips - but it adds up when flying, with say, a family of 4.
Aug 16, 2023, 1:40 pm
#42
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I spoke to an agent last night who said she sees this regularly with flights originating in Canada or elsewhere.
DUB to YVR and return got the lower price, but YVR to DUB and return got the higher price.
She couldn't explain why or any work arounds but some info for the future.
DUB to YVR and return got the lower price, but YVR to DUB and return got the higher price.
She couldn't explain why or any work arounds but some info for the future.
Aug 24, 2023, 11:36 am
#43
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But within North America it's a bit surprising since most flights since a decade or two ago have been priced as one-way fares and just summed together. Not 100% though. Some airlines have been experimenting with some discounted fares that are only available when booked as part of a return but that's the exception and I don't think AC was one of them hence the question in this thread.
Jan 2, 2024, 7:41 pm
#44
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One way tix.versus return
Looking at some one way tix from Delhi to Toronto for my wife who had to leave for an emergency in December from Toronto. The one ways are more expensive than a return ticket. What if I buy a return ticket from January 8th to February 17th or whatever date going back but she obviously doesn't go back. Can I cancel the return for $150. Still be saving about $400.