MollyBloom

I suppose it's also because it's very popular, and it has been as popular for the past few years.

Also, open jaw flights are much more expensive than round trips.

Leilei

Thanks for all the input.
After doing a lot of searching, we had decided on CO from Houston to Milan (thru Newark) and back from Rome to Houston thru Newark.This was based on departure and arrival times as well as layover times.Those flights were more convenient and worked out well with taking off from work, etc. At one time this open jaw was less expensive than round trip.I understand that Italy is further away, but fares to other destinations are not increasing in price like those to Italy.
We will either have to wait and hope that the prices go down, be more flexible in our travel plans- but I sure don't want to take a cheaper flight if it means 30+ hours of travel- or change destinations.
Thanks again!

bobthenavigator

Budman, I have done that more than once but usually wait to get the car in Lugano and use trains in CH. A client is saving $300 net by landing in Milan and training to Lugano to get the car.

Romelle

Travelocity will let you keep a list of up to five different flights, and send you an email if the rates on any of them go up or down at least $25. There are some minor defugalities, but it definitely helps one be aware of sales.

Romelle

MK

Open jaw tickets are not necessarily more expensive than round trips. It depends on the cities you are flying to and from and the respective fares to/from each at the time you buy your tickets.