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Hidden-City Flights

Connection routes that beat direct fares

Book the cheaper one-stop, deplane at the layover. Enter your origin for routes from that city — leave blank for global examples.

NYC → Orlando
$220$140SAVE 36%
How: Book NYC → Tampa, deplane at the Orlando layover.
Florida hub-and-spoke pricing — connections through ORL often cost less than ORL as the terminal destination.
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LAX → Las Vegas
$180$110SAVE 39%
How: Book LAX → Phoenix via LAS, deplane at the layover.
Spring-break inflation hits LAS direct fares — Phoenix routings price like off-peak.
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Chicago → Denver
$240$170SAVE 29%
How: Book ORD → SLC via DEN, deplane at Denver.
Salt Lake City stopover is often cheaper than terminating in Denver during ski season.
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How does this work? (caveats)
Hidden-city ticketing is legal for travelers but violates most airline contracts. Risks: no checked bags (they go to the final stop), don't book round trips (return leg cancels), some airlines flag frequent flyers. Best for one-way + carry-on only.