Can I buy a one way ticket to USA?

[Petrus1983]

I need to go to America but haven't finalised my return date, one way tickets on skyscanner are a good price and I know that if I bought a return ticket changing it would cost a lot and is hassle.

Just wondering if anyone knows the rules on this one? Do I need to have proof of a return ticket to be allowed entry? Do they check?

[h0b0]

My experience has been that I have always been able to find a cheaper return than a one way. Keep looking because a return ticket in hand will make immigration easier.

[Petrus1983]

Thanks for the input - it's more the cost of a return ticket knowing I'll have to pay for the change too. July 4th seems to be playing with prices a lot too. Will keep investigating

[toohuge]

You may run into difficulty with some of the airlines as you technically have no plans to leave the US - I know that sounds strange but I fly trans-atlantic about 12 times a year and this is a hot topic. US immigration will not take too kindly to your open ended plans either.

Chris

[davepoth]

Indeed, US Immigration are quite strict a lot of the time. However there's nothing stopping you from changing the return date once you've arrived.

[bridgdav]

It wil depend where you are flying into...

Get the cheapest return flight to USA, then pass through innigration...... Once in you can travel inside the us for peanuts, to get to your final destination.

Might be the cheaper option...?

[h0b0]

Petrus1983 said:

Thanks for the input - it's more the cost of a return ticket knowing I'll have to pay for the change too. July 4th seems to be playing with prices a lot too. Will keep investigating

My point is that 2 returns (4 flights) is normally cheaper than 2 singles (2 flights).

[Matt Harper]

Presumably you will be utilizing the visa waiver program?

The airline that delivers you is financially penalized if you are denied entry to the US, in addition to being forced to repatriate you.
As a result, I think you will find that they won't allow you to travel without a return ticket (not necessarily with them) because they are effectively forced by United States CBC to perform one of their control measures.

CBC officers at the point of entry don't always ask to see a return ticket, but when they do, lack of one can cause some major issues.

[Petrus1983]

Thanks for all the input - it was all taken on board and a return flight has been booked! Thanks again