open ended flight ticket

mrnik

hi, im looking at travelling round america, i already have a flight out to l.a in september and was wondering if anyone can advise me where to get a flexible ticket from or how much they are.
oh i want to fly new york to dublin

Teahfc

Use that internet thingy and on Google type in open ended flight ticket.


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old_motters

Open jaw, flexible ticket. I would recommend getting the ticket from the airline websites so you can review the T&Cs to examine just how flexible the tickets are.

You might find it cheaper to buy round trip deep discount tickets as you need them and toss the return portions.

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duchy

If you are unsure when you are returning it may be worth buying a changable for a fee ticket rather than a totally open ticket. Immigration are likely to ask you if you have a ticket to leave when you enter the country btw.

M4RKM

Personally i'd plan a trip with fixed dates, as you've only got 90 days, so you know what you're allowed to stay, and get a multi city trip..

if you already only have a single ticket to LAX, well, firstly i'm sure a return would have been cheaper, and also, immigration might not let you in the country without a return portion...

M

PolishBigSpender

markymoo wrote: »

if you already only have a single ticket to LAX, well, firstly i'm sure a return would have been cheaper, and also, immigration might not let you in the country without a return portion...

Especially if you're Irish. This is quite a common thing that they'll look out for - no proof of a return is often a sign that someone wants to try and work.

The sensible thing to do in this case is to buy a fully flexible ticket, with the return for around 86 days. You can then change this as you need, while still having proof for the US immigration authorities.

Incidentally, do not overstay the 90 days visa waiver for any reason. It is strongly not recommended - if you're caught, then deportation will follow.

rlc22

markymoo wrote: »

Personally i'd plan a trip with fixed dates, as you've only got 90 days, so you know what you're allowed to stay, and get a multi city trip..

if you already only have a single ticket to LAX, well, firstly i'm sure a return would have been cheaper, and also, immigration might not let you in the country without a return portion...

M

I agree with Markymoo - I've been asked to show my return flight ticket when I've been at US immigration before, so I would definitely book a return ticket.

You can always buy a flexible ticket which will allow you to change the dates/route of your return flight, although you will obviously pay more for the privilege.

old_motters

PolishBigSpender wrote: »

Especially if you're Irish. This is quite a common thing that they'll look out for - no proof of a return is often a sign that someone wants to try and work.

The sensible thing to do in this case is to buy a fully flexible ticket, with the return for around 86 days. You can then change this as you need, while still having proof for the US immigration authorities.

Incidentally, do not overstay the 90 days visa waiver for any reason. It is strongly not recommended - if you're caught, then deportation will follow.

Not just deportation, it'll be almost impossible to return.