This might just be a US thing, I don't know. But it seems like if I want to fly somewhere, the cheapest option is to choose the nonstop flight. If I pick a flight with a layover it always costs more.

I don't think it used to be this way! Flights with stops and layovers were cheaper because of the inconvenience. What's the point of picking one if they're more expensive?

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[–] 7 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (4 children)

Why are nonstop flights cheaper than flights with stops

[citation needed]

I just did a bunch of test searches on kayak and i couldn't even find a flight that wasn't direct

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I don't know how reputable these sources are, but all the links i can find say that multi leg flights are still significantly cheaper

https://wowfare.com/blog/in-depth-analysis-of-multi-leg-flights-impact-on-travel-time-and-cost-explained/

https://dollarflightclub.com/articles/direct-flights-vs-layovers-which-saves-more/

https://thriftytraveler.com/news/travel/nonstop-flight-vs-layover/

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  • [–] 7 points 1 year ago* (2 children)

    Try pairs of smaller airports or small airport to major airport very far away. Bet there are no direct flights from Wasila AK to Paris, France.

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  • [–] 6 points 1 year ago

    OP is talking about booking flights where you can choose between nonstop or layovers. If it's not possible to get a nonstop, then it's just as bad for comparison as if it's not possible to get a layover.

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