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airfare

American

[air-fair] / ˈɛərˌfɛər /

Or air fare

noun

the price charged for transportation by airplane.

Etymology

Origin of airfare

First recorded in 1915–20; air ¹ + fare

Example Sentences

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If gas prices are slow to fall, airfare prices are even slower, according to Michael Taylor, practice lead for travel at JD Power.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

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

Meanwhile, United’s airfare could increase by 20%, he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2026

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby said Tuesday that airfare has increased 15% to 20% due to fuel cost increases.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

“Mom’s been talking to Aunt Louise about going back to England. She’s always checking airfare sales and making packing lists. If she goes, how do we know she’s coming back?”

From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan

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