“Triangle flights” (also called a triangular trip or open-jaw itinerary) involve traveling between three different cities instead of making a simple round trip.
For example:
- Fly from Doha → Toronto
- Then travel from Toronto → Chicago
- Fly back from Chicago → Doha
The route forms a rough triangle on a map, which is where the name comes from.
Common Types
- Open-Jaw Flight
- Fly into one city and depart from another.
- Example:
- Doha → Toronto
- Return: Montreal → Doha
- Multi-City/Triangle Itinerary
- Example:
- Doha → New York
- New York → Chicago
- Chicago → Doha
Benefits
- See multiple destinations without backtracking.
- Often cheaper than buying several one-way tickets.
- Useful for business travelers visiting multiple cities.
- Can save time and transportation costs.
Example for a Canadian Traveling to the U.S.
If you’re interviewing or working in multiple locations:
- Doha → Toronto
- Toronto → Chicago
- Chicago → Doha
Many airlines and booking sites allow you to select “Multi-city” instead of “Round Trip” when searching.