Quarterly domestic (short and long haul) and international air fares, by fare type group (business class, economy, discounted and other).

Amongst selected European airlines, Ryanair had by far the lowest average passenger fare in 2021, with approximately ** euros per passenger. The low-cost airline is followed by its rivals, Wizz Air and Norwegian, with an average ticket price of ** euros and ** euros respectively.

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Table 1 of this report covers the 1,000 largest city-pair markets in the 48 contiguous states. For each of the 1,000 largest city-pair markets, Table 1 lists the number of one-way passenger trips per day, the nonstop distance, the average market fare, and identifies the airlines with the largest market share and the lowest average fare; market share and average fares are provided for both airlines. Average fares are average prices paid by all fare paying passengers. They therefore cover first class fares paid to carriers offering such service but do not cover free tickets, such as those awarded by carriers offering frequent flyer programs.

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This statistic shows the change in domestic corporate ticket prices in the United States from the first quarter of 2015 through the first quarter of 2020, with a breakdown by number of days the ticket was purchased in advance. In the first quarter of 2020, for a ticket purchased between zero and six days in advance, the U.S. average domestic corporate air fare stood at 494 U.S. dollars.

United States - Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Airline Fares in U.S. City Average was 238.92500 Index 1982-84=100 in June of 2025, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, United States - Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Airline Fares in U.S. City Average reached a record high of 322.64500 in March of 2013 and a record low of 128.00000 in January of 1989. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for United States - Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Airline Fares in U.S. City Average - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on July of 2025.

The highest average ticket price among popular international destinations from Russia between June and August 2021 was observed on the route from Moscow to Almaty at over 34 thousand Russian rubles. Flights from Moscow to Larnaca ranked second, with an average ticket price registered at over 21.1 thousand Russian rubles in the summer of 2021.

China Air: Transport Index: Ticket Price: Domestic Line data was reported at 129.600 Jan2004=100 in Jun 2019. This records an increase from the previous number of 127.500 Jan2004=100 for May 2019. China Air: Transport Index: Ticket Price: Domestic Line data is updated monthly, averaging 109.600 Jan2004=100 from Jan 2007 (Median) to Jun 2019, with 149 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 136.800 Jan2004=100 in Aug 2018 and a record low of 78.500 Jan2004=100 in Dec 2008. China Air: Transport Index: Ticket Price: Domestic Line data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Civil Aviation Administration of China. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s Transportation and Storage Sector – Table CN.TI: Air: Transport Index.

Canada Average Air Fare: International: All data was reported at 300.600 CAD in Jun 2019. This records an increase from the previous number of 286.900 CAD for Mar 2019. Canada Average Air Fare: International: All data is updated quarterly, averaging 317.250 CAD from Mar 2007 (Median) to Jun 2019, with 50 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 396.100 CAD in Sep 2008 and a record low of 275.400 CAD in Jun 2016. Canada Average Air Fare: International: All data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistics Canada. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Canada – Table CA.TA018: Average Air Fares (Discontinued).

The highest average ticket price among popular domestic destinations in Russia between June and August 2021 was observed in Irkutsk at 12,159 Russian rubles. Novy Urengoy ranked second, with an average domestic flight ticket to the city costing roughly 10.5 thousand Russian rubles in the summer of 2021.

In 2024, the average passenger fare of Southwest Airlines amounted to 178.4 U.S. dollars. In that same year, Southwest Airlines generated almost 25 billion U.S. dollars in passenger revenue.

Data summarized by city, includes the number of city-pair markets in the top 1,000 in either comparison period that involve each city, the number of passengers traveling to and from each city, the average fare, average fare per mile (yield), and average distance traveled. All records are aggregated as directionless city pair markets. All traffic traveling in both directions is added together. https://www.transportation.gov/policy/aviation-policy/competition-data-analysis/research-reports

In 2022, the average price for a domestic flight ticket of Malaysian carriers amounted to 206 Malaysian ringgit, an increase compared to the previous year. The average price of domestic fares has been declining in the past decade.

The average fare for a ticket on the low-cost airline AirAsia amounted to *** Malaysian ringgit in 2023, higher compared to *** Malaysian ringgit on average in 2022. The Malaysian airline operates in ** countries, mainly with international flights, but also with local offshoots such as AirAsia Indonesia, Thai AirAsia, AirAsia India or Philippines AirAsia.

India Consumer Price Index (CPI): Miscellaneous: Air Fare Normal: Economy Class Adult data was reported at 82.400 2012=100 in Oct 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 71.100 2012=100 for Sep 2018. India Consumer Price Index (CPI): Miscellaneous: Air Fare Normal: Economy Class Adult data is updated monthly, averaging 81.400 2012=100 from Jan 2014 (Median) to Oct 2018, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 126.800 2012=100 in May 2014 and a record low of 64.500 2012=100 in Aug 2018. India Consumer Price Index (CPI): Miscellaneous: Air Fare Normal: Economy Class Adult data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Statistics Office. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Inflation – Table IN.IA017: Consumer Price Index: 2012=100: Miscellaneous.

In 2024, the consumer price index (CPI) of airplane fares in Japan reached ***** points, increasing by **** points compared to the base year in 2020. This was a significant increase and the highest index during the surveyed period.

This dataset provides detailed information on airline flight routes, fares, and passenger volumes within the United States from 1993 to 2024. The data includes metrics such as the origin and destination cities, distances between airports, the number of passengers, and fare information segmented by different airline carriers. It serves as a comprehensive resource for analyzing trends in air travel, pricing, and carrier competition over a span of three decades.

Data Features:

• tbl: Table identifier
• Year: Year of the data record
• quarter: Quarter of the year (1-4)
• citymarketid_1: Origin city market ID
• citymarketid_2: Destination city market ID
• city1: Origin city name
• city2: Destination city name
• airportid_1: Origin airport ID
• airportid_2: Destination airport ID
• airport_1: Origin airport code
• airport_2: Destination airport code
• nsmiles: Distance between airports in miles
• passengers: Number of passengers
• fare: Average fare
• carrier_lg: Code for the largest carrier by passengers
• large_ms: Market share of the largest carrier
• fare_lg: Average fare of the largest carrier
• carrier_low: Code for the lowest fare carrier
• lf_ms: Market share of the lowest fare carrier
• fare_low: Lowest fare
• Geocoded_City1: Geocoded coordinates for the origin city
• Geocoded_City2: Geocoded coordinates for the destination city
• tbl1apk: Unique identifier for the route

Potential Uses:

• Market Analysis: Assess trends in air travel demand, fare changes, and market share of airlines over time.
• Price Optimization: Develop models to predict optimal pricing strategies for airlines.
• Route Planning: Identify profitable routes and underserved markets for new route planning.
• Economic Studies: Analyze the economic impact of air travel on different cities and regions.
• Travel Behavior Research: Study changes in passenger preferences and travel behavior over the years.
• Competitor Analysis: Evaluate the performance of different airlines on various routes.

Canada Average Air Fare: Domestic: All data was reported at 176.600 CAD in Jun 2019. This records an increase from the previous number of 165.500 CAD for Mar 2019. Canada Average Air Fare: Domestic: All data is updated quarterly, averaging 180.850 CAD from Mar 2007 (Median) to Jun 2019, with 50 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 202.500 CAD in Sep 2008 and a record low of 161.200 CAD in Jun 2018. Canada Average Air Fare: Domestic: All data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistics Canada. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Canada – Table CA.TA018: Average Air Fares (Discontinued).

According to a survey conducted in China in 2021, around ** percent of the surveyed Chinese business travelers spent between 500 and 1,000 yuan on domestic flight tickets per trip. Only ***** percent paid over 2,000 yuan for flight tickets in a single business trip.

Amongst low-cost airlines in the United States there is considerable difference in average ticket prices: on one extreme is Spirit, with an average domestic ticket price of ** U.S. dollars, while on the other extreme is JetBlue, whose average domestic ticket price stood at *** U.S. dollars in the 12 months ending December 31, 2020. Ultra-low-cost carriersVariance in ticket prices between low-cost carriers has led some analysts to talk of a new industry segment – ultra-low-cost carriers (ULCC). ULCCs differ in that their business model is aimed at finding untapped locations to create extremely cheap flights. This business model creates new demand through courting consumers who do not normally fly, rather than structuring services according to existing demand. The ULCC model has proved to be successful, with ULCCs such as Allegiant and Frontier recording strong growth in operating revenue over recent years, as has the overall ULCC segment. Low cost carriersMore broadly, the low-cost carrier segment has been consistently expanding its share of the American airline market over the last decade. This trend extends beyond America, with low cost carriers dominating the global list of airlines which launched the newest routes in 2018. The U.S. ULCCs Allegiant, Frontier and Spirit all featured in the top 20 of this list.