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
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
What's included in an AirTreks round-the-world ticket?
Your ticket includes all flights, airport taxes, and fuel surcharges. AirTreks also provides a dedicated travel consultant who handles routing, booking, and any changes. Hotels, travel insurance, and ground transport are not included but your consultant can and enjoy advising.
Do I need travel insurance for a round-the-world trip?
Yes. A multi-month, multi-country trip has too many variables to go without coverage. Look for a policy that covers trip interruption, medical evacuation, and missed connections. World Nomads and SafetyWing both offer plans built for long-term multi-country travel.
Can families do a round-the-world trip?
Yes. Families fly RTW every year with AirTreks. Kids over 2 need their own seat. Key adjustments: fewer stops, longer stays in each city, stick to family-friendly destinations with good healthcare. Many families do 4-6 stops over 4-8 weeks.
What family travelers say
Real family travelers, real itineraries.
They found a flight that got in at the right time and booked me a seat with extra legroom. AirTreks made it easy.
jeroen
2023
AirTreks handled flights for 6 people departing from different cities, coordinating London connections and a Nairobi safari. The efficiency was wonderful — they nailed every seat preference, every connection, every detail. I could not have coordinated this complexity on my own.
Kim Mather
2019