CHARLOTTE — With Thanksgiving right around the corner, average domestic airfare has risen 11% over the past year.
And travelers flying out of Charlotte are paying more than the national average.
According to a new study by ConsumerVoice.org, Charlotte Douglas International Airport ranks No. 2 for the most expensive airfare among the nation’s 50 busiest airports, with an average ticket price of $527.79, which is $87 more than the national average ($441).
Fares at CLT are up 14% from last year, outpacing the 11% national increase.
Top 5 Major Airports with the Most Expensive Airfare include:
- 1. Washington Dulles International (IAD): $534.34
- 2. Charlotte Douglas International (CLT): $527.79
- 3. Detroit Metro Wayne County (DTW): $527.17
- 4. Salt Lake City International (SLC): $515.13
- 5. Minneapolis-St. Paul International (MSP): $507.69
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