If you’ve noticed airfare climbing this year, you’re not alone. According to the latest data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, airline ticket prices have jumped 7.1 percent year-over-year, with the average domestic fare now at $365.64. But depending on where you’re flying from, your ticket could cost significantly more—or less.
To uncover the most and least affordable airports in the U.S., travel site LocalsInsider.com analyzed airfare data from the 50 busiest airports nationwide. Washington Dulles International ranks as the priciest airport to depart from, with an average airfare of $472. Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International is the most budget-friendly option, with an average airfare of $252.
The Most Expensive Airports in the U.S.
Avoid flying out of these airports if you can in order to save big on airfare.
| Airport | Average Airfare |
| Washington Dulles International (Washington, DC) | $472.61 |
| John Wayne Airport-Orange County (Santa Ana, CA) | $427.82 |
| San Francisco International (San Francisco, CA) | $424.68 |
| Salt Lake City International (Salt Lake City, UT) | $410.70 |
| Detroit Metro Wayne County (Detroit, MI) | $403.80 |
| Newark Liberty International (Newark, NJ) | $402.85 |
| Charlotte Douglas International (Charlotte, NC) | $398.64 |
| John F. Kennedy International (New York, NY) | $397.44 |
| Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International (Atlanta, GA) | $396.12 |
| Dallas/Fort Worth International (Dallas, TX) | $392.31 |
The Cheapest Airports to Fly From
Floridians are in luck—the Sunshine State dominates the affordability list, with three of the top ten cheapest airports.
| Airport | Average Airfare |
| Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International (Fort Lauderdale, FL) | $252.15 |
| Orlando International (Orlando, FL) | $269.61 |
| Harry Reid International (Las Vegas, NV) | $275.16 |
| Chicago Midway International (Chicago, IL) | $292.17 |
| LaGuardia (New York, NY) | $302.88 |
| Metro Oakland International (Oakland, CA) | $313.64 |
| Miami International (Miami, FL) | $317.97 |
| Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International (San Jose, CA) | $322.54 |
| Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (New Orleans, LA) | $323.50 |
| Dallas Love Field (Dallas, TX) | $323.76 |
| Tampa International (Tampa, FL) | $326.76 |
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