airfare

noun

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

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High demand and limited capacity cause airfare to peak during the holiday season. Zach Wichter, USA Today, 11 Dec. 2025 The cancellations also prompted the government to intervene and curb the spike in airfare prices caused by the disruption. Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 7 Dec. 2025 Hopper found the lowest round-trip airfares averaged $60, down $9 from November. Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 1 Dec. 2025 Those who book five nights or more can also receive a $200 spa credit, while those who book seven nights or more can receive a $300 airfare credit and one complimentary night. Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 1 Dec. 2025 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 17 Dec. 2025.

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