All travelers, and especially family travelers, look to maximize savings when booking flights so they can spend money elsewhere while traveling. A new study from Upgraded Points examines which booking option offers the best savings. Is it purchasing a round-trip flight or two one-way tickets?

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The study looked at airfare data across five of the busiest domestic routes in the United States to compare round-trip ticket prices and one-way flights. Prices for five-day trips over a one-week, Monday through Sunday period were evaluated. Find the results of the full study here.
“Deciding between a round-trip ticket and separate one-way flights can significantly impact your travel budget,” said Keri Stooksbury, editor-in-chief, Upgraded Points. “And since travelers often face this choice when booking, we decided to break down the costs associated with both options.”

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A round-trip flight costs 33 percent less than booking two one-way tickets, saving an average $141. These airlines provide the most average savings for round-trip tickets:
- United Airlines, 39 percent average savings
- Alaska Airlines, 34 percent average savings
- American Airlines, 32 percent average savings
- Delta Air Lines, 26 percent average savings
- Southwest Airlines, 15.7 percent average savings
- Frontier Airlines, 12.5 percent average savings
- Spirit Airlines, 8.6 percent average savings
- JetBlue Airways, 4 percent average savings

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The study also found midweek travel enjoyed maximum savings, with Tuesday and Wednesday offering the best cost-effectiveness for round-trip bookings.
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