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The 10 most expensive domestic plane tickets in America

Many of these routes average more than $400 a trip, one-way

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Flying was long thought of as a luxury beyond the reach of the average American. That changed as the industry matured and a greater number of airlines emerged to service budget-conscious travelers, which brought about a welcome drop in prices.

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But some tickets still remain more expensive than others. The Department of Transportation tracks which routes in the U.S. have the costliest fares, along with which airlines have the biggest market share along those routes.

Click through to see which airline routes were the most expensive during the second quarter of this year.

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10. Detroit, Michigan to Salt Lake City, Utah

10. Detroit, Michigan to Salt Lake City, Utah

Salt Lake City, Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah
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The average fare for the route in the second quarter of 2024 was $395.19. The airline that has the greatest market share for that route is Delta Air Lines (DAL).

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9. Atlanta, Georgia to Sacramento, California

9. Atlanta, Georgia to Sacramento, California

Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta, Georgia
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The average fare for the route in the second quarter of 2024 was $395.98. The airline that has the greatest market share for that route is Delta Air Lines.

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8. San Francisco, California to Washington, D.C.

8. San Francisco, California to Washington, D.C.

Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.
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The average fare for the route in the second quarter of 2024 was $398.01. The airline that has the greatest market share for that route is United Airlines (UAL).

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7. El Paso, Texas to New York City, New York

7. El Paso, Texas to New York City, New York

El Paso, Texas
El Paso, Texas
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The average fare for the route in the second quarter of 2024 was $399.84. The airline that has the greatest market share for that route is American Airlines (AAL).

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6. Charlotte, North Carolina to San Francisco, California

6. Charlotte, North Carolina to San Francisco, California

Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, North Carolina
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The average fare for the route in the second quarter of 2024 was $401.61. The airline that has the greatest market share for that route is American Airlines.

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5. Los Angeles, California to Savannah, Georgia

5. Los Angeles, California to Savannah, Georgia

Savannah, Georgia
Savannah, Georgia
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The average fare for the route in the second quarter of 2024 was $403.37. The airline that has the greatest market share for that route is Delta Air Lines.

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4. Detroit, Michigan to San Francisco, California

4. Detroit, Michigan to San Francisco, California

Detroit, Michigan
Detroit, Michigan
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The average fare for the route in the second quarter of 2024 was $408.61. The airline that has the greatest market share for that route is Delta Air Lines.

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3. Hartford, Connecticut to San Francisco, California

3. Hartford, Connecticut to San Francisco, California

Hartford, Connecticut
Hartford, Connecticut
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The average fare for the route in the second quarter of 2024 was $413.43. The airline that has the greatest market share for that route is United Airlines.

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2. Los Angeles, California to New York City, New York

2. Los Angeles, California to New York City, New York

New York City, New York
New York City, New York
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The average fare for the route in the second quarter of 2024 was $436.31. The airline that has the greatest market share for that route is JetBlue Airways (JBLU).

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1. New York City, New York to San Francisco, California

1. New York City, New York to San Francisco, California

San Francisco, California
San Francisco, California
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The average fare for the route in the second quarter of 2024 was $476.77. The airline that has the greatest market share for that route is United Airlines.

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