Travellers can search for the best prices on both direct and indirect flights at Skyscanner.net, allowing them to choose what is more important, price or time. For the budget conscious, savings of up to 48% can be made by selecting the indirect route option.

For example: Save $1,096 on flights to Australia Are you looking for cheap flights to Sydney? Visitors to Sydney in October can save up to 48% by flying indirect f r o m San Francisco, adding 13 hours to their flight - by choosing Air Canada flights via Vancouver f r o m $1,195, rather than the direct United Airlines service f r o m $2,291. While in Vancouver, take the opportunity to visit Stanley Park, stroll along Robson Street, or test your fear factor on the Capilano Suspension Bridge.

Save $423 on flights to India
If you’re looking for airfare deals, consider this. Flights f r o m New York with Aeroflot f r o m JFK to Delhi via Moscow in October cost f r o m USD $899, rather than direct with Air India f r o m $1,322. The indirect flights take only six hours longer and passengers can save up to 32%.

Save $407 on flights to Bangkok
Save up to 29% on airfare deals to Bangkok in October f r o m New York’s JFK by flying via Hong Kong with Cathay Pacific f r o m $996, compared to direct with Thai Airways prices f r o m $1,403. The less expensive indirect flights add three hours and 30 minutes to the journey time.

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