A single ticket allowing travellers to stop multiple times over several continents, usually circumventing the globe back to the point of origin.

RTW tickets are the ‘choose-your-own-adventure' of airfares! Multiple airlines work together to offer a single ticket utilising their complimentary routes to offer an array of stopover destinations across multiple continents to suit travellers’ unique needs.

There are many different options available, and pricing is based on either the number of continents visited, total miles flown or different carrier partnerships. Get in touch with a Round The World  Expert to discuss RTW tickets for your next trip of a lifetime! 

With multiple carriers working together, travellers have far more options with the routes they fly and choice of stopovers than booking a point-to-point airfare with a single carrier.

A RTW ticket will also give you more bang for your buck allowing you to tick more countries off your bucket list without purchasing additional tickets, and are usually valid for up to 12 months. 

If you’re travelling quite far and have multiple stops – then, in many cases, yes! Ask our Round The World Experts to price up your itinerary today. 

Most traditional RTW tickets require a minimum of 3 stops across multiple continents, and our Round The World Experts can create a bespoke itinerary to get you any number of stops using our expertise to take you as far as your imagination leads you.

Airlines often require points upgrades only on certain fare conditions, so be sure to let your Round The World Expert know you‘re looking to upgrade prior to booking your flight to ensure your chosen ticket is eligible.

Get in contact with your Flight Centre Travel Expert who will be able to help you – our After Hours Emergency team are there to help outside of business hours. Supplier penalties can apply, depending on the booking terms and conditions of your ticket. 

For our Round The World Experts to put together the best itinerary and price for your trip, we’ll need to know:

• Your must-have destinations to stop at (and your ‘nice-to-haves’ too!)
• Your preferred dates to travel (including length of time in each stop)
• Names of the travellers as per passports

It is also helpful to know how much flexibility you might have with where and when you are wanting to stop. Our Round The World Experts use their in-depth airfare knowledge to think outside the box and make alternative suggestions to ensure you get the best price ... and maybe even tick off a few extra bucket list destinations while you’re at it! 

A ‘stop’ is considered more than 24 hours – you can stop as long as you like at each destination, provided your whole trip is completed within the ticket validity (which is usually 12 months from your first flight).

To make the most of your permitted stops and flights (and minimise jetlag!) you will need to fly in a continuous direction east or west and not back track to a continent the way you’ve come. For example, from Australia you might choose to stop in Asia or Africa on your way to Europe before heading over to the USA on your way home.

As Round The World Experts, we also have access to some other unusual airfares that might offer creative solutions for your itinerary – get in touch with us to find out more! 

Most traditional RTW fares require you to book your ticket with a date for your itinerary, and offer free or low cost changes to allow you the flexibility when your plans change. Let your Round The World Expert know if you require flexibility so we can provide the best solution for your needs.

Flights are available for booking roughly 11 months in advance of departure, though if you’re planning to be away for some time, it might be a few months before all of your flights are available for booking. To get access to the best availability and prices, we recommend booking early and avoid departing during peak periods.

Absolutely! Just let your Round The World Expert know what cabin class you’re looking to travel during the quoting process and they can construct a fare that meets your needs.

It is absolutely possible, depending on your route and the airlines being flown. Just let your Round The World Expert know what you're looking for!

Far too many to list! Most major airlines will team up with affiliated partners on a RTW program so that they can offer services on routes in regions that they don’t operate. Contact a Round The World Expert to find out more about your preferred airlines’ RTW offering. 

You sure can! To learn more about how you can maximise your mileage on your RTW ticket, get in contact with our experts today.