Dulles International Airport tops the list for most expensive average domestic air fares in 2023, according to annual data from the U.S. Department of Transportation.
BuzzFinance ranked the 45 busiest airports in the U.S. for domestic flights based on DOT data. The average round-trip domestic fare at Dulles in 2023 was $488.40, $6.38 less than 2022. The Virginia airport also ranked ninth-highest for passenger volume last year.
FinanceBuzz fare calculations were based on total ticket value at the time of purchase, including taxes and fees. It did not include airline fees for optional charges such as baggage fees or in-flight services.
Overall, the national average for domestic airfare decreased by 3.1% last year when adjusted for inflation and decreased 0.9% when not inflation-adjusted.
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