Can I buy two one way tickets for a trip?
I'm flying to South Africa from New Zealand for a holiday and I would like to know if I can buy a one way ticket there and a one way back as the flights are slightly cheaper and better
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Yes, you can, but rarely would two one-ways be cheaper than a single return, so I suggest you start by doing more research.
If you're planning to buy the one-way back to NZ at SA then you should consider that it's possible (though improbable, in my experience) that you'll be asked to present your return/onward ticket at some point on your way to SA. That point is unlikely to be SA immigration. It will most likely be at the airline counter (especially if you're flying Air NZ, which are known sticklers, to put it politely). A good workaround is to get a friendly travel agent to reserve (not buy) an onward ticket for you (at a different airline, to a different country) at no cost. You will be able to show the reservation and be let through. The reservation will then expire a few days later.
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Why it's sometimes better to book two one-way airplane tickets instead of one round-trip flight. Booking a round-trip ticket is usually the default choice for travelers planning a vacation. But buying two one-way trips instead could actually save you money \u2014 if you're willing to put in the extra effort, that is.What happens if I buy a round-trip ticket and only use one way?
Can I buy a roundtrip ticket for a one-way trip? Technically, you can buy a roundtrip ticket and only use it to go one-way, but airlines frown upon this. And, you can only skip the return flight. If you miss a segment of your trip, the airline may cancel the rest of your ticket without giving you a refund.Can you buy two tickets for the same flight?
The airline's website states you can purchase an extra seat by using your name for both tickets and selecting the desired seat assignments. This is allowed whether you need the extra seat for yourself, want some breathing room or for any other reason.How do you book round-trip and one way at the same time?
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,This trick is known to the airline and therefore a one way (OW) is never a 50% of a round trip (RT) but usually 70-130% (yes, sometimes even more then a RT).
I can't see how 2 OW be less expensive then a RT (same airline?!) but assuming you're right - yes you can do that; it's perfectly legal from the airline POV.
The only trick is that you should make sure that you buy them at the same time since your return flight may increase in price at destination (most likely it will).
Anyhow, I would like to know, after your return, that this strategy was less expensive then RT. Good luck
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