Getaway is budget-first
Getaway starts with money and an objective. The central tension is whether a fare is cheap enough, useful enough, and positioned well enough for the next move.
Layover is itinerary-first
Layover starts with route constraints. The central tension is whether the connection path satisfies the day's rules while still feeling like a plausible trip.
Different kinds of planning
Getaway feels like hunting for a flight deal. Layover feels like solving a routing brief. Both reward travel geography, but they scratch different planning instincts.
Which should you play first?
Play Getaway first if you want a faster score chase. Play Layover first if you enjoy slower route construction and constraint solving.