Feb 28, 2025 - News
Miami's airport has lower airfare than most cities
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Miami International Airport's average domestic airfare is about $318 — below many other major airports around the country.
Why it matters: Of the nation's 50 largest airports, MIA ranks among the 10 cheapest for average airfare, per the latest Transportation Department data.
- Ft. Lauderdale-Hollywood International was the cheapest, reporting an average domestic airfare of about $252.
Between the lines: This is a snapshot in time, and airfare for some destinations can rise and fall over the year. Plus, lots of factors affect airports' average fares.
- If an airport has more work travelers buying business- or first-class tickets, for example, that could drive up the average fare.
- Conversely, a heavy presence of budget airlines could reduce the average fare.