Round-trip flights from New Delhi to Trivandrum cost a staggering Rs 50,000, more than some international routes. Read on.

The search result offered three options, starting at $872 and reaching as high as $937. Flights with stopovers — often in Los Angeles — started at $812 on Google Flights.

As if canceled flights and lost luggage weren't enough of a hassle, would-be Southwest Airlines passengers faced another hurdle to their holiday travel this week: High fares on other carriers.