airfare

noun

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

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By the numbers: Average domestic airfare out of MSY ran to $324 in the third quarter of 2024. Alex Fitzpatrick, Axios, 21 Feb. 2025 There are a number of ways to find cheaper airfare, like booking at the right time and flying at off-peak hours. Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 15 Feb. 2025 Several other airports within the state of Florida also had cheaper airfare, such as Lakeland ($131.55) and Punta Gorda ($129.30). Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2025 The best airfare deals are typically for flights arriving Tuesday or Wednesday before the game and departing the following Tuesday or Wednesday. Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 24 Jan. 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 1 Mar. 2025.

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