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?

    • deegeese@sopuli.xyz
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      6 days ago

      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.

      • Beacon@fedia.io
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        6 days ago

        Sure, but if there are ONLY multi-leg flights then that doesn’t show us if direct flights are cheaper or more expensive

      • logicbomb@lemmy.world
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        6 days 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.