airfare

noun

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

Examples of airfare in a Sentence

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Viking is extending air-inclusive cruise offers Viking is continuing its airfare-inclusive pricing on select river and ocean cruises, with bookings open through January 31, 2026, for travel later in 2026. Paris Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Jan. 2026 The tourism department will provide roundtrip airfare to Grand Cayman, as well as all ground and inter-island transportation. Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 27 Jan. 2026 While hotel and train costs increased year-over-year, average airfares and car rental costs declined compared with 2024. Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026 The airline also said that eligible customers with flights to, from, or through any of those cities can change their travel plans without the change in airfare cost. Chantelle Lee, Time, 23 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 30 Jan. 2026.

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