How to: Book Separate Flights to Save on Airfares

The shortest distance between two places may be a straight line. But when it comes to saving money on airfares, taking detours may be the way to go. Here’s how, in a nutshell: Divide your trip into two or more segments, then purchase a ticket for each segment of the trip. The savings can be significant — often 30% and sometimes even more than 50%.