airfare

noun

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

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The average round-trip airfare from Phoenix is more expensive in February than January, though fares are down slightly from a year earlier. Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 1 Feb. 2026 Spending at luxury retailers surged 15% in the quarter, business and first-class airfare purchases rose 9%, and luxury hotel spending was up 12%, CFO Christophe Le Caillec told CNBC in an interview. Hugh Son, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026 While the usual change fee will be waived, travelers will still be responsible for any difference in airfare if the new ticket is more expensive. Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2026 Perhaps the best part about sailing with Regent Seven Seas Cruises is the two-for-one all-inclusive fares, which may include round-trip airfare, a pre-cruise hotel stay, and unlimited shore excursions—along with alcohol, food, Wi-Fi, gratuities, and transfers. Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 29 Jan. 2026 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 8 Feb. 2026.

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