The Sky High Cost of Football Fever: When Even NFL Stars Can't Afford to Fly The NFL's regular season opener in Australia has generated excitement, but behind the glamour lies a harsh reality: even multimillion dollar athletes struggle with the high cost of flying Down Under.
Jaylen Watson candidly admitted that his family won't join him on the trip due to the exorbitant flight prices.
A return economy ticket from LAX to Melbourne costs $2,600, which is manageable for individual players like Watson.