Originally Posted by
doctorjosh
I don't understand why fares for non-stop flights between SYD and SFO would be more expensive than going via LAX.
Because the vast majority of people prefer non-stops, so airlines capitalize on that.
Originally Posted by
doctorjosh
Can anyone explain the logic behind this?
If it was all logical, it wouldn't be an airline. Remember, the best way to make a small fortune in aviation is to start with a big fortune.