Why are one-way flights more expensive than round trip?🤔

[schalitz]

That only applies if you're flying internationally. There have been numerous times I've flown two one way tickets within the US, (with a different airline each way) because it was significantly cheaper.

[ecclestonsangel]

Dan, when you fly domestically, there are times when flying one way I'd cheaper than round trip. I flew into DCA, but flew out of ORF, so getting 2 one way tickets wound up being way less than a round trip ticket.

[axantransportproductions]

Elaborate on the "you're gonna get in trouble" part

[kayyep]

I literally learn something new each time you post. Thank you

[tehblizz]

I had back to back solid experiences with BA (NOV and AUG), both in Economy and Business. Had to transit both times through Heathrow (changing terminals as well), and it was all super smooth! Loved the experience, both on board and on the ground! :)

[giselemoore]

I always booked the round trip and skipped the return flight for a cheaper price! I do it 3-4 times a year though!

[RegM]

Not true with corporations. Most corporations get a discounted rate since they typically buy tickets in volume. Bottom line practically nobody is paying those ridiculously inflated prices.

[BIMMERKID]

Upcoming trips in November/December..every ticket I bought was a one way ticket... prices weren't terrible..

[LukeSimmondsTravel]

Long haul maybe but on budget airlines sometimes 2x one way is cheaper!

[danellis-jones]

So it's ok for them to virtually surge price tickets and change the cost basically whenever they like, yet if they gouge some traveller's and people use that to their benefit the airline doesn't like it? Screw that

[limerickman]

Back in 2016, I booked a return flight from Bordeaux to Amsterdam, but I booked the return flight on a far off date on a cheap time. It was far cheaper than one way.

[ObiTwoKenobi]

There’s actually a larger additional reason. Taxes and fees, specifically for international flights there are several countries that will actually reduce the taxes a flight will have depending on how long you are staying in that country. When you book a one way, you are charged the maximum amount

[thy_tortoise]

I booked a London heathrow to la in premium economy one way was £2963 thankfully I had avios so was only £170 odd

[idlewise]

Airlines do not like you booking return flights and you not turning up for the return, just as they don't like you skiplagging. Some may even attempt to charge your credit card for the difference in single and return fares!

[alanh.otterii]

I buy one-ways all the time and they are cheaper

[richardlister]

Including a Saturday night also make a big difference!

[AlwaysKiKi]

Usually one way tickets are cheaper for me

[UnReal]

thanks for reminding me to expense my work flights

[SultanMazen-ht]

What are your thoughts on Egyptair, I know it’s bad I just wanted to know from a pro!😁

[WingedReviews]

To bad it is not the other way around so we can review more airlines for a cheaper cost than having to pay more to experience multiple airlines for a round trip.