I never understood why the prices are so extremely different in flying from Alabama to San Diego vs Alabama to literally any South American country. I'm looking at close to $1000 to get any SA trip. I only have to spend around 350 to get to San Diego and cross into Mexico.
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last commentLow demand and low competition are probably the biggest reasons.
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A domestic flight to SD will be cheaper than an international one.
That said you can get a flight from LA to Tijuana for as low as $24. To Colombia for like $450.
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@Icey - you have no idea what you are talking about. the only air service to Tijuana from any US city nonstop is a once a day flight on American Eagle operated by Sky West from Phoenix. Cost is $279 round trip.
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Both @shadowcat and @Icey are correct. I think the problem is that going straight from Huntsville (a big military contractor city) into a foreign country probably does demand a higher fee. It's the convenience of the flight and the fact that it's a low demand flight.
Domestic flights typically incur less taxes because domestic airlines keep the entire ticket cost. Crossing into TJ is a cost that I am paying.
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Why are you flying for pussy?
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Sadowcat you can go round trip to Tijuana from LA for around $100 if you shop around. Anyways flights to Tijuana are cheap on the west coast because it's close. Which is a given.
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Anyways I think the problem with Tijuana is they know how to milk Americans
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Airline prices don’t make sense unless you have the data. Ultimately it’s supply and demand. This is an industry where “open jaws” flights can save money.
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What airline flies nonstop from LAX to TIJ? I can't find one
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^ @founder I don't think there is one. In fact I think Phoenix, AZ has the only nonstop flight from the US into TIJ.
From LAX your best bet is to get on another plane to SAN or take the train.
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Just wondering, since icey seems positive you can fly for $100. Just more lies
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Just a quick Google search right now and this popped up
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@icey did you look at the actual flights?
Checking out expedia shows me no direct flights. expedia.com
All the LAX->TIJ flights there are 1 stop, either through PHX or Guadalajara. Which makes it like a 7-20 hour trip, you'd almost be better off riding a bike from LAX.
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Just like icey to not dig deeper into the details. Headline skimming intelligence
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Direct or not doesn't matter. A stop in Phoenix is still a short flight. A short layover in Mexico isn't a big deal.
You can fly to SD for like $60 and cross on land.
Point is it doesn't have to be expensive getting there.
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^lol @icey. Just because phoenix is close to LA doesnt mean a flight with layover is short. A layover can be for any amount of time.
Also if you look at Rons post… or use maps to verify distances, it makes no sense to take a flight from LA to TIJ with a stop because its already so close.
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Chunkychicano rickymacrodong baristafan mrmonger cacaplop IlovewhiteAmericanchicks you're a fucking idiot. A 2 or 3 hour flight through Phoenix isnt s big deal. Its a lot less of a hassle than driving.
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I drive. To me that's less hassle.
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Lamo Icey you fucking loser. You are so goddamn stupid you cannot even use google or lie about nothing well.
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