One direction around the world fares require all travel be in a single continuous routing around the globe and the itinerary must  cross both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. The trip may be in either East to West, or West to East, and backtracking is severely restricted.  Most directional fares allow for unlimited stopovers.

These fares are  frequently used by business travelers with just a few specific stops . They tend to be some of the least expensive of the around the world programs. Three stops minimum are usually required. Generally these fares must be booked with one of the airlines participating in the program or a travel agent specializing in around the world fares.

Singapore Air - Continental Airlines: This combination allows travel from any city in the United States that is serviced by Continental.  Continental has a strong European presence and Singapore Air is a major carrier in Asia. Continental Airlines is a major provider of these type of fares and several other programs with different partners are discussed below.

Fare quoted in U.S. dollars for departures originating in the United States.

Chicago - New York - London -Singapore - Tokyo - Los Angeles - Chicago

United Airlines: offers several around the world programs in addition to its' participation in the Star alliance.  Some of the programs offer unique destinations and are less costly than the Star Alliance fares.  All the itineraries listed below require travel to continue in one direction around the world with no backtracking, and you must cross both Atlantic and Pacific oceans.  The fares listed are for departures from the United States but this program is available in most regions of the world.

United Airlines - Emirates Air:  This is a reasonably priced one directional Around the World fare.  This fare is offered for options that allow travel in the South Pacific or without Australia travel for very reasonable rates. 

Coach $2,913  Business $5,770  First $7,375

Fare quoted in U.S. dollars for departures originating in the United States.

Sample Itinerary:  Los Angeles - Hawaii - Tokyo - Hong Kong - Singapore - Sri Lanka - Maldives - Dubai - Istanbul - Zurich \ Paris - Washington D.C. - Miami - Los Angeles

Note: No service exist between Paris and Zurich, this segment has to be arranged separately.

United Airlines-Cathay Pacific: Two fare structures are offered with this two-airline airfare.  The more expensive of the fare structures allows flights in the South Pacific while the lower cost fare does not.  These fares are both one directional Around the World fares.

Without South Pacific: 

Coach $2,780  Business $4,304  First $6,242

Include South Pacific:  

Coach $3,550   Business $6,070  First $8,388

Fare quoted in U.S. dollars for departures originating in the United States.

Sample Itinerary: With South Pacific option:  Los Angeles - Melbourne - Adelaide - Hong Kong - Paris - London - Boston - Chicago - Denver - Los Angeles

United Airlines - Saudi Arabian:  This is a low priced one directional fare that allows for some interesting routing possibilities. No travel to Southern Hemisphere permitted.

Coach:  $2,570 Business: $3,618 First: $5,019

Fare quoted in U.S. dollars for departures originating in the United States.

Sample Itinerary:  Los Angeles - Chicago - New York - Paris - Rome - Riyadh - Singapore -Hong Kong -  Tokyo - Hawaii - Los Angeles