airfare

noun

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

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Airlines are increasingly focusing on premium passengers, which could lead to higher airfares for all travelers. Zach Wichter, USA Today, 1 July 2026 Those taking to the skies during the holiday stretch could still find savings on airfare, even if their flight has already been booked. Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 30 June 2026 Even with the Strait of Hormuz reopening and oil prices falling, airfare is expected to remain sky-high. Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 30 June 2026 Aviation experts say jet fuel prices have fallen sharply in recent months, but something else is keeping airfares high. Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 29 June 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 1 Jul. 2026.

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