airfare

noun

air·​fare ˈer-ˌfer How to pronounce airfare (audio)
: fare for travel by airplane

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Miami International Airport's average domestic airfare is about $318 — below many other major airports around the country. Sommer Brugal, Axios, 28 Feb. 2025 While hotel costs are climbing, airfares for domestic flights have only seen a modest increase of 4 percent compared to 2024, averaging around $280. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 26 Feb. 2025 Take a quick scan on Hopper or Expedia's Flight Deals feature to browse a few warm-weather destinations with low airfare. Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 26 Feb. 2025 With two to seven miles of walking daily, the 12-day trip costs $8,250 per person plus $495 per person for internal airfare. Everett Potter, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for airfare

Word History

First Known Use

1917, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of airfare was in 1917

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“Airfare.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/airfare. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.

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