Airfare-less expensive NOT booking roundtrip...any disadvantage?

[3redheads]

Booking my airfare separately, not roundtrip, is much cheaper. Of course, I'm using different carriers, but the price is a lot less-$300 cheaper and I get the times I want.

 

Is there a disadvantage to booking it this way?

[WhiteSoxFan]

I just did this on a trip to Florida. United to Tampa and AA from Orlando. No problem at all. Was still able to do online check-in. No difference from booking roundtrip.

[Sue L]

Not at all, many of the carriers like Jet blue and such are all set up that way.

[Conanc]

No disadvantages. If you can save money -- go for it!

[Sailingbear]

Not really a disadvantage but know that booking two one-way tickets (vs. a round-trip) generally increases the chance of getting flagged at airport security for a more thorough check. Give yourself the recommended amount of time at the airport and you should be fine.

[cb at sea]

Yeah--I was going to say that one-way tickets get more security attention than round-trips. Not a huge deal, but still....

[3redheads]

:DThanks for the responses. Went ahead and booked separately and saved some money.

[willysgrandma]

We do this all the time for clients. There are no disadvantages.

[springtxbill]

If you do a last minute one -way, it might flag security, but not if booked way in advance.:)