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After a couple years of falling air fares, the price of a plane ticket is suddenly going up. In the most recent consumer price index inflation reading, fares were actually rising faster than rent. Along some routes, though, that inflation was more aggressive than in other places. According to Department of Transportation data, the routes with the highest inflation saw average prices increase by more than 20% apiece in the second quarter.
Take a look at which routes are seeing costs go up the fastest.
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10. Jacksonville, Florida to New York, New York
10. Jacksonville, Florida to New York, New York
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In the second quarter of 2024, the average fare for this route was $218.14. A year before, the average was $179.39. That’s good for a 21.6% increase.
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9. Dayton, Ohio to Washington, D.C.
9. Dayton, Ohio to Washington, D.C.
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In the second quarter of 2024, the average fare for this route was $299.51. A year before, the average was $245.67. That’s good for a 22% increase.
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8. Atlanta, Georgia to Charlotte, North Carolina
8. Atlanta, Georgia to Charlotte, North Carolina
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In the second quarter of 2024, the average fare for this route was $322.73. A year before, the average was $264.14. That’s good for a 22.2% increase.
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7. Las Vegas, Nevada to Tampa, Florida
7. Las Vegas, Nevada to Tampa, Florida
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In the second quarter of 2024, the average fare for this route was $262.35. A year before, the average was $214.47. That’s good for a 22.3% increase.
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6. Atlanta, Georgia to Hartford, Connecticut
6. Atlanta, Georgia to Hartford, Connecticut
Hartford, ConnecticutPhoto: Linda Davidson/The Washington Post (Getty Images)
In the second quarter of 2024, the average fare for this route was $264.35. A year before, the average was $215.23. That’s good for a 22.8% increase.
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5. Kansas City, Missouri to Las Vegas, Nevada
5. Kansas City, Missouri to Las Vegas, Nevada
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In the second quarter of 2024, the average fare for this route was $238.26. A year before, the average was $191.41. That’s good for a 24.5% increase.
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4. Boston, Massachusetts to Kansas City, Missouri
4. Boston, Massachusetts to Kansas City, Missouri
Boston, MassachusettsPhoto: Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox (Getty Images)
In the second quarter of 2024, the average fare for this route was $287.95. A year before, the average was $229.01. That’s good for a 25.7% increase.
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3. Austin, Texas to Cincinnati, Ohio
3. Austin, Texas to Cincinnati, Ohio
Cincinnati, OhioPhoto: Marli Miller/UCG/Universal Images Group (Getty Images)
In the second quarter of 2024, the average fare for this route was $244.66. A year before, the average was $190.83. That’s good for a 28.2% increase.
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2. Atlanta, Georgia to Cleveland, Ohio
2. Atlanta, Georgia to Cleveland, Ohio
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In the second quarter of 2024, the average fare for this route was $204.54. A year before, the average was $151.18. That’s good for a 35.3% increase.
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1. Austin, Texas to Detroit, Michigan
1. Austin, Texas to Detroit, Michigan
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In the second quarter of 2024, the average fare for this route was $296.48. A year before, the average was $202.57. That’s good for a 46.4% increase.
