Layover Guide
The stop that costs less.
A layover is not a second-best option. On long-haul routes, it is often the cheaper ticket with a free city visit attached.
Search with the stop in mind
Most search tools bury layover options. Search the route, then filter by stop city rather than price. The cheapest ticket often has an 8-hour layover in a city worth visiting.
Score before you commit
Price is only part of the equation. A $300 saving is worth less if the stop adds four hours of transit stress. LayoverScore™ weights both.
Book the layover leg early
Layover options fill faster than directs on competitive routes. If the score is good, book it. Prices on good layover cities go up, not down.
Look at the visa first
A great layover in a visa-required country adds $60–$200 and a queue. Visa-free cities are worth more than their ticket price suggests.
Find your route
Score every stop on your next route.