(British Airways ) Rick Seaney, co-founder of FareCompare.com, says he uses the two-ticket trick frequently for trips to Asia. From his home in Dallas, Mr. Seaney finds the cheapest flight to his destination from a West Coast city, then a cheap ticket from Dallas to that West Coast gateway. He spends the night on the West Coast and still saves hundreds of dollars.
How to Save Hundreds on Overseas Airline Tickets
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JANUARY 25, 2013
Scott McCartney, The Wall Street Journal

Pairing two discounted tickets together to create your own connecting itinerary can often be less expensive than flying on one ticket, if you take advantage of airlines' city-specific specials, or create your own route using discount airlines. For travelers dealing with some of the highest fares to Europe, Asia, Hawaii and other long-haul destinations, this can save hundreds of dollars a ticket.
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