Originally Posted by
PTravel
I'm not questioning your numbers, but may I ask: was the quote obtained inside or outside China? I've found that booking within China is always less.
Also, LAX to SEA for that little? Either that reflects a heavily restricted fare, or there is a lot of competition on that route. I fly SNA to SEA on occasion and, though only 50 miles more, the price is usually double or triple.
Actually, there is a big difference in the price determinations between China and US.
In China, distance dominates the price while in US, market dominates the price.