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What is an open-jaw flight?
An open-jaw flight is a ticket where you fly into one city and return from another


How to book an open-jaw flight on United
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Can you book online?
Sometimes. United’s website does offer a “Multi-city” booking tool that can accommodate open-jaw trips


Best use cases for open-jaw tickets
Open-jaw tickets are ideal for European vacations, cross-country U.S. trips, or Asia-Pacific tours


Open-jaw vs round-trip
Round-trips return to your origin city, while open-jaw lets you return from a different city


Pricing and fares
Pricing varies, but open-jaw flights can be cheaper than two one-way tickets


MileagePlus members benefit more
If you’re a MileagePlus member, booking open-jaw flights can earn you additional miles


Restrictions and rules
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