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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Its prices are pushing up airfares, baggage fees and add-on charges. Mae Anderson, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026 According to the outlet, the trip includes round-trip airfare in Manava Premium, a seven-night cruise on board Windstar Cruises' Star Breeze, transfers and a day room to relax in before the flight home. Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026 Typically, airfare on weekdays is more affordable since weekends are in higher demand, so being flexible truly does pay off. Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026 Jet fuel prices have more than doubled since the start of the Iran war in late February, costing airlines billions of dollars and leading to a rise in global airfare. Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 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 1 May. 2026.

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