Do stopovers cost extra?

Depending on the programme: nothing, a fixed points amount, or they may not be permitted.

Is a 23-hour layover a stopover?

No. Under most rules a break must exceed 24 hours to count as a stopover.

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Award travel

Stopovers and open jaws

A stopover turns one award into two destinations. Programmes that allow them cheaply are structurally more valuable.

Stopovers

A break of more than 24 hours en route. Some programmes allow one on a one-way award for a fixed points surcharge; others do not permit them at all.

Open jaws

Returning from a different city than you flew into. Useful for surface travel between two destinations, subject to routing rules.

Building the itinerary

Multi-city search tools handle simple cases. Complex constructions often need manual segment-by-segment building.

Programmes to look at

Air Canada Aeroplan Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards Cathay Pacific Asia Miles

Questions

Do stopovers cost extra?: Depending on the programme: nothing, a fixed points amount, or they may not be permitted.
Is a 23-hour layover a stopover?: No. Under most rules a break must exceed 24 hours to count as a stopover.

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