The 10 plane routes seeing the hottest airfare inflation in America
The average plane ticket for each route went up by at least 20%
After a couple years of falling air fares, the price of a plane ticket is suddenly going up. In the most recent consumer price index inflation reading, fares were actually rising faster than rent. Along some routes, though, that inflation was more aggressive than in other places. According to Department of Transportation data, the routes with the highest inflation saw average prices increase by more than 20% apiece in the second quarter.
Take a look at which routes are seeing costs go up the fastest.
10. Jacksonville, Florida to New York, New York
In the second quarter of 2024, the average fare for this route was $218.14. A year before, the average was $179.39. That’s good for a 21.6% increase.
9. Dayton, Ohio to Washington, D.C.
In the second quarter of 2024, the average fare for this route was $299.51. A year before, the average was $245.67. That’s good for a 22% increase.
8. Atlanta, Georgia to Charlotte, North Carolina
In the second quarter of 2024, the average fare for this route was $322.73. A year before, the average was $264.14. That’s good for a 22.2% increase.
7. Las Vegas, Nevada to Tampa, Florida
In the second quarter of 2024, the average fare for this route was $262.35. A year before, the average was $214.47. That’s good for a 22.3% increase.
6. Atlanta, Georgia to Hartford, Connecticut
In the second quarter of 2024, the average fare for this route was $264.35. A year before, the average was $215.23. That’s good for a 22.8% increase.
5. Kansas City, Missouri to Las Vegas, Nevada
In the second quarter of 2024, the average fare for this route was $238.26. A year before, the average was $191.41. That’s good for a 24.5% increase.
4. Boston, Massachusetts to Kansas City, Missouri
In the second quarter of 2024, the average fare for this route was $287.95. A year before, the average was $229.01. That’s good for a 25.7% increase.
3. Austin, Texas to Cincinnati, Ohio
In the second quarter of 2024, the average fare for this route was $244.66. A year before, the average was $190.83. That’s good for a 28.2% increase.
2. Atlanta, Georgia to Cleveland, Ohio
In the second quarter of 2024, the average fare for this route was $204.54. A year before, the average was $151.18. That’s good for a 35.3% increase.
1. Austin, Texas to Detroit, Michigan
In the second quarter of 2024, the average fare for this route was $296.48. A year before, the average was $202.57. That’s good for a 46.4% increase.