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Is Flying More Expensive Than Ever? What a US Plane Ticket Really Costs (1995 vs 2026)
Oct 18, 2026
The average US domestic plane ticket cost $292 in 1995, about $618 in 2025 dollars. In 2025 the average was $387: about 37% less after inflation. But 2025 was not the cheapest year ever, bag fees are not in that number, and 2026 fares are up 11% after inflation.
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