Originally Posted by whiteknuckles
LAX-YUL fares are usually so high, I can often fly to Europe for not much more.
YUL-LAX distance is 2500 miles. YUL-LHR is 3200 miles. The extra 700 miles occurs at high altitude where the Costs to cruise are a lot less than average. There is always a better deal on the longer runs because its lower cost to cruise.