airfare

American  

[air-fair] / ˈɛərˌfɛər /

Or air fare

noun

1. the price charged for transportation by airplane.

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Etymology

Origin of airfare

First recorded in 1915–20; air ¹ + fare

Example Sentences

Using the budget of a one-way airfare, teams travel thousands of miles, working local jobs and relying on the kindness of strangers to reach checkpoints and ultimately win a cash prize.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

That seems particularly the case with agents, which are AI systems empowered to take actions on behalf of a user, like booking an airfare or initiating a refund on a purchase.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

With the war in Iran restricting the oil market and sending prices up, U.S. customers will likely have to shell out more for airfare soon.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2026

If oil prices continue to rise, travelers are likely to see the cost of airfare continue to increase, said Michael Taylor, a senior managing director with J.D.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 2026

There was regular jet service to Petersburg, but the sum of my liquid assets amounted to a 1960 Pontiac Star Chief and two hundred dollars in cash, not even enough for one-way airfare.

From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer