Double open jaw

A double open jaw is a type of airline itinerary where both the departure and arrival cities differ between the outbound and return legs of the journey. In other words, the passenger flies from one city and returns to another.

For example, a traveler might fly from New York to Paris, then return from Rome to California. This creates two open jaws—one at the origin (New York ≠ California) and one at the destination (Paris ≠ Rome).

Double open jaw itineraries are often used by leisure travelers exploring multiple cities or by business travelers with flexible travel plans. They require special fare rules and are typically priced differently from standard round trips.

Full-service carriers and travel management companies usually offer support for such bookings via GDSs or custom itinerary tools, ensuring accurate ticketing and compliance with airline policies.