For families
Round-the-World Travel With Kids
Multi-stop trips built for families. We handle the complex routing so you can focus on the experience. Flexible stopovers, kid-friendly connection times, and baggage that checks through.
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Sample routes
Routes our specialists tag for family travelers
Chicago to Honolulu & Lihue Multi-Stop
Two-week economy multi-stop routing from Chicago to Honolulu for 3 nights, onward to Lihue for 7 nights, then back to Chicago.
Estimated
$880–$1,343
New Zealand & Hawaii Pacific Hop from San Francisco
A focused 5-stop Pacific loop from San Francisco: Auckland, a domestic hop to Nelson on New Zealand's South Island, back through Auckland, a Hawaii layover, and home. Ideal first RTW: compact, on Star Alliance metal throughout, and one of the most price-stable Pacific routings available.
Estimated
$1,596–$2,434
Honolulu to Sydney, Brisbane, Port Moresby & 8 more RTW
A 32-week round-the-world route from Honolulu through Australia, the western Pacific, South and East Asia, East and Southern Africa, North Africa, and Paris before returning to Honolulu.
Estimated
$6,487–$9,895
Boston to Lima, La Paz, Galapagos, Easter Island, Darwin & 6 more Multi-Stop
A 6-week economy round-the-world routing from Boston through South America, the Pacific, Australasia, Asia, Africa, and Europe, with 11 stopovers before returning to Boston.
Estimated
$8,676–$13,234
New York City to Asia, South Asia, Europe RTW
A business-class round-the-world routing from New York through the U.S. West Coast, Hawaii, East and Southeast Asia, South Asia, North Africa, and Europe before returning to New York.
Estimated
$15,280–$23,308
Planning reading
Flagship guides every traveler should read
How Much Does an RTW Trip Cost?
What round-the-world flights actually cost: alliance RTW fares, custom multi-stop builds, business class options, and the pricing factors most travelers overlook.
Sean Keener · Customer Service and Managing Director
How to Plan a Round-the-World Trip
The logistics of planning an RTW trip: choosing destinations, picking ticket types, understanding hub routing, and booking in the right window. Not a destination guide; a how-to for the flight strategy.
Sean Keener · Customer Service and Managing Director
When to Buy RTW Tickets
The booking window that consistently produces the best RTW fares: when to lock in, when to wait, how to stage complex itineraries, and seasonal pricing patterns.
Sean Keener · Customer Service and Managing Director
Common questions
What family travelers actually ask
Which airports have sensory rooms?
Dublin, Singapore Changi, Atlanta, Miami, Pittsburgh and Hong Kong all have dedicated sensory spaces, and the list grows every year. Access rules differ, so check the airport’s own accessibility page before you fly. Dublin, for example, takes bookings only and caps sessions at 60 minutes.
How much does AirTreks charge?
AirTreks charges a service fee on top of the airfare, scaled to how complex the itinerary is, and you see the total price upfront before committing. On a 6-stop multi-continent trip the fare construction difference alone can save $1,000 to $3,000. On a simple 3-stop trip it probably will not.
Why does routing through London make my ticket more expensive?
British Airways adds carrier-imposed surcharges on long-haul flights, sometimes $300 to $500 per leg, and those are baked into your fare if your routing uses BA metal through Heathrow. Routing via Frankfurt on Lufthansa or Helsinki on Finnair can cut that cost significantly.
When is it cheaper to book budget airlines separately?
On short regional hops. Budget carriers in Southeast Asia (AirAsia, Scoot, VietJet) and Europe (Ryanair, Wizz Air, easyJet) price one-ways at or near half the round-trip fare, so there is no penalty for buying them standalone. That logic does not carry over to full-service long-haul.
Are there airlines that do not work on round-the-world tickets?
Yes. Some alliance members look fine on paper but have almost no inventory in the fare classes RTW tickets require. Air India is a Star Alliance member with essentially no RTW fare class availability, and South African Airways is much the same. We route around them automatically.
How much time do I need between flights on separate tickets?
Leave 4 to 6 hours between a flight on your main ticket and one on a separate ticket at the same airport. On a single ticket 2 to 3 hours is fine because the airline rebooks you if you misconnect. On separate tickets you have no protection, so the buffer is yours to build.
Are direct flights always better for a neurodivergent traveler?
Not always. A direct flight that departs at 6am or lands at midnight can be harder than a one-stop routing with a civilized departure time and a 4-hour connection at a hub with a quiet space. Compare the whole travel day, not just the time in the air.
What is the DPNA code?
DPNA is the IATA special service request code for a passenger with an intellectual or developmental disability needing assistance. It sits in your booking record so check-in, gate and cabin crew all see it without you explaining anything at the airport. Add it at least 48 hours before departure.
From the blog
Stories and advice from families who have gone
Taking On The World - Family Travel
Want to travel the world, but not sure how to do it with your kids? This family is sure to inspire your next around the world family travel adventure.
The Family Travel Experience
There is nothing more meaningful for a family than shared experiences on the road. AirTreks travel planner of 20 years, Daniel Gamber, shares his family travel experiences on the blog.
One Family’s Travels Around The World
One woman embarks on the adventure of a lifetime with her three sons, traveling to 12 countries around the world.
This Single Mother Took Her Family Around the World
Rachel Chanthavisay sums the single mom travel experience up with a quote from her daughter… “The whole world is amazing! Can we go again?”
How to Travel With Kids
Family travel can be very safe. Ready to take the plunge? Get out there in the world with your kids using these strategies!
How To Fly Longhaul With A Baby
My babies have racked up more longhaul flights in their first year than some people do in a lifetime. Here are my top tips!
10 Essential Family Travel Resource Links
Some of the best advice and resources around for planning your big long-term family trip.
Flying with children need not be a nightmare
For a good flight experience with little ones, preparation is key. Jade Scully has the details on how to make sure flying with children goes smoothly.
What family travelers say
Real family travelers, real itineraries.
It was a trip from hell...Airline lost my baggage for 7 days and then as we were about to board the plane to Mumbai, there was a issue with one of our visas and denied boarding... It is 9:00pm and we are stranded at the airport not knowing what to do and also being told that the next days flight to Mumbi was sold out .. We then called Airtrax asking what we should do and it was decided to bypass India and instead head to Shanghai.... Got the last seats on the plane departing at 2:30am
Richard Foster
2025
Everything looks great! I am still amazed that we are able to take a trip like this. It is a dream come true for my daughter and I. Airtreks has opened the world for us and I appreciate your assistance and thoughtfulness in answering my questions and addressing potential pitfalls in your emergency section. You guys have it covered! Thank you again for everything!
Allison Puppo
2019
Our family always takes a six month holiday and purchases tickets from a variety of Internet providers, but we have now found AirTreks to be such a superior outfit that you are guaranteed that we will use you repeatedly in the future.
Rob
2011
Featured on
Family Travel Radio
In September 2019 our team recorded a five-part series with the Family Travel Association's podcast, walking through a round-the-world trip with kids from the first idea to the departure gate. The episodes are still up.