The oneworld airline alliance has just unveiled its first official list of the most popular stopover cities for travellers booking Round the World tickets for 2026. This exciting data gives Australian globetrotters a clear picture of where the adventure is heading next year.
Australian Travellers Lead the Charge for Global Exploration
New analysis confirms that Australian travellers are among the world's most enthusiastic when it comes to planning a Round the World trip. In fact, Australia ranks second only to Japan on the list of countries 'most likely' to embark on a global journey in the future. The top five most likely nations are Japan, Australia, the UK, the US, and Hong Kong.
The appeal of a Round the World ticket is clear. It's a single, flexible ticket valid for up to 12 months, allowing access to more than 900 destinations across the globe. Recent data highlights that 66 per cent of these tickets are purchased by solo travellers, who typically visit an average of seven different spots over three months or more.
The Top 10 Most Searched Stopover Destinations for 2026
After crunching the numbers from its 15 member airlines, oneworld has released the definitive top 10 list of destinations searched for by customers planning a 2026 trip on oneworld.com.
The top 10 most searched-for destinations for Round the World travel in 2026 are:
- London, UK
- Tokyo, Japan
- Doha, Qatar
- Hong Kong, China
- Sydney, Australia
- Los Angeles, US
- Dallas/Fort Worth, US
- New York, US
- Melbourne, Australia
- Singapore
Roger Blackburn, oneworld’s Vice President Commercial and Loyalty, commented on the findings, stating, "Searches on oneworld.com show a strong appetite for adventure in the new year. From the Big Apple and Hawaii’s Big Island to Mount Fiji and the Atlas Mountains, oneworld’s Round the World fares offer customers access to an unbeatable network of leading airlines on a single ticket." He also noted these fares are growing in popularity with corporate travellers seeking cost-effective options for complex itineraries.
Your Guide to oneworld's Round the World Tickets
The oneworld alliance provides three distinct types of Round the World tickets to suit various travel styles. These flexible fares are a fantastic tool for any serious traveller.
Key features of all oneworld Round the World tickets include:
- They can include from three to 16 flights across up to six continents.
- Every itinerary must include both a trans-Atlantic and a trans-Pacific flight.
- Fares are valid for trips lasting from 10 days all the way up to 12 months.
- Travellers can accrue frequent flyer points and eligible customers get access to more than 700 airport lounges worldwide.
- All tickets can be planned and booked directly online at oneworld.com.
The three ticket options are:
oneworld Explorer: This is a continent-based fare, perfect for travellers who want to explore different regions. A sample itinerary could be: (Perth), Sydney, Nadi (Fiji), Los Angeles, New York, London, Muscat, Kuala Lumpur, Tokyo, Sydney.
Global Explorer: A distance-based fare, this is better suited for travellers with more complex and detailed itineraries. A sample route: (Perth), Sydney, Honolulu, San Francisco, Dallas, London, Helsinki, Hong Kong, Sydney.
Circle Pacific: This is a unique option designed for journeys that start and finish in a continent bordering the Pacific Ocean. A sample itinerary: (Perth), Sydney, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Honolulu, Los Angeles, Nadi, Auckland, Sydney.
The oneworld alliance continues to expand, with recent additions like Fiji Airways and Oman Air boosting searches for Pacific and Middle Eastern destinations. Hawaiian Airways is also set to join the alliance in 2026, further strengthening its global network. The 15 current member airlines are collectively working to address their environmental impact and accelerate the use of sustainable aviation fuel.
