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NewsABC Action News (WFTS) — ConsumerNovember 11, 2026Hillsborough County

Holiday airfare hack: Why two one-way tickets could cost less

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Holiday travelers can potentially save over $100 on trips by booking two separate one-way tickets instead of a traditional round-trip itinerary. KAYAK travel trends expert Kayla DeLoache reports savings on routes to destinations including Washington, D.C., Chicago, and San Diego. However, the strategy comes with trade-offs such as managing separate airline apps, different baggage policies, and potential complications if a flight is delayed.

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Why It Matters

Travelers comparing booking methods can see price differences exceeding $100 on domestic and international holiday flights, weighed against the risk of uncoordinated airline policies during delays.

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Who's Mentioned

locationSt. Maarten“Destination where travelers can save up to 30% using hacker fares.”locationSan Diego“Domestic holiday destination with average one-way and round-trip comparisons.”PersonKayla DeLoache“Quoted on travel savings and hacker fares.”locationChicago“Domestic holiday destination with average one-way and round-trip comparisons.”locationDenver“Domestic holiday destination with average one-way and round-trip comparisons.”PersonJohn Matarese“Associated with Don't Waste Your Money consumer advice.”locationOrlando“Domestic holiday destination with average one-way and round-trip comparisons.”OrganizationKAYAK“Referred to for travel trends and hacker fare combinations.”locationKailua-Kona“Domestic holiday destination with average one-way and round-trip comparisons.”locationWashington, D.C.“Domestic holiday destination with average one-way and round-trip comparisons.”locationBoston“Domestic holiday destination with average one-way and round-trip comparisons.”locationAruba“Destination where travelers can save up to 30% using hacker fares.”OrganizationScripps Media, Inc.“Owner of the registered trademark Don't Waste Your Money.”locationCosta Rica“Destination where travelers can save up to 30% using hacker fares.”