Getting ready for the summer: the rating of the airports in the USA, from where it is cheapest to fly

FinanceBuzz analyzed average domestic airfare prices from the 45 busiest airports in the U.S. to find out which airports budget travelers should frequent and which ones to avoid. The publication told in more detail finance buzz.

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Overall, the average airfare across the country fell by just over $60 in 2020 compared to 2019, from $352,27 to $292,20. In inflation-adjusted dollars, this is the lowest average airfare since 1995.

The cheapest and most expensive airports to fly

The report compared domestic airfares from the 45 busiest US airports based on data released by the US Department of Transportation.

Las Vegas McCarran Airport (LAS) tops the list of cheapest fares for the third year in a row. The average fare departing from LAS is just $209,95. The next two airports in the ranking are Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood and Orlando. The average airfare from these two airports is about $215.

The most expensive terminals on the list are New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport, San Francisco International Airport, and Charlotte/Douglas Airport. The average ticket from these cities costs more than $335, which is $120 more than the cost of a flight from the three cheapest airports.

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The two busiest airports in the country, Los Angeles (LAX) and Atlanta (ATL), are in the middle of the list. LAX is in 28th place with an average fare of $291,41, while Atlanta is in 32nd place on the list with a ticket price of $299,24.

The biggest jump in rankings occurred at Newark Airport, which rose 10 spots to 34th place. Between 2020 and 2019, the average airfare at the busy airport fell $101,32.

Airport rating (from cheap to expensive):

1. McCarran International Airport (LAS) - $209,95
2. Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) - $214,87
3. Orlando International Airport (MCO) - $215,93
4. Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - $234,64
5. Oakland International Airport (OAK) - $250,02
6. Denver International Airport (DEN) - $252,81
7. New Orleans International Airport (MSY) - $253,70
8. Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) - $256,63
9. San Jose International Airport (SJC) - $256,71
10. Dallas Love Field (DAL) - $259,49
11. Tampa International Airport (TPA) - $259,91
12. Miami International Airport (MIA) - $265,82
13. Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) - $266,05
14. Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI) - $267,42
15. Hobby Airport (HOU) - $269,28
16. Nashville International Airport (BAN) - $270,96
17. Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) - $276,89
18. LaGuardia Airport (LGA) - $279,91
19. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) - $280,75
20. Sacramento International Airport (SMF) - $282,74
21. San Diego International Airport (SAN) - $282,83
22. Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) - $285,59
23. Indianapolis International Airport (IND) - $286,55
24. Seattle/Tacoma International Airport (SEA) - $286,96
25. Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - $288,82
26. Portland International Airport (PDX) - $288,84
27. Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) - $290,53
28. Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) - $291,41
29. Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) - $292,85
30. Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) - $293,11
31. Honolulu International Airport (HNL) - $296,38
32. Atlanta International Airport (ATL) - $299,24
33. St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) - $301,11
34. Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) - $305,89
35. Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) - $308,76
36. Kansas City International Airport (MCI) - $308,82
37. San Antonio International Airport (SAT) - $311,73
38. Detroit Metro Airport (DTW) - $313,79
39. Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) - $315,76
40. Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) - $323,50
41. Busch Intercontinental Airport (IAH) - $324,50
42. Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) - $329,56
43. Charlotte/Douglas International Airport (CLT) - $335,27
44. San Francisco International Airport (SFO) - $338,11
45. John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) - $344,35

Lowest average airfare:

• McCarran International Airport (LAS)
• Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
• Orlando International Airport (MCO)
• Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)
• Oakland International Airport (OAK)

Highest average airfares:

• John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
• San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
• Charlotte/Douglas International Airport (CLT)
• Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)
• George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

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Biggest jump in ranking:

• Newark Liberty International Airport (10 positions)
• Chicago O'Hare International Airport (9 positions)
• Hobby Airport (8 positions)
• Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (up to 8 positions)
• Indianapolis International Airport (up to 8 positions)

Biggest drop in ranking:

• Raleigh-Durham International Airport (10 positions)
• San Diego International Airport (8 positions)
• San Antonio International Airport (8 positions)
• Boston Logan International Airport (6 positions)
• Honolulu International Airport (6 positions)

Largest cost reduction compared to the previous year:

• Newark Liberty International Airport (-$101,32)
• George Bush Intercontinental Airport (-$82,40)
• Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (-$79,07)
• Philadelphia International Airport (-$77,54)
• Charlotte/Douglas International Airport (-$76,61)

How to save on airfare

It's interesting to look at average airfares to see how airports compare in terms of costs, but it's important to remember that these are just averages. When planning your trip, you will find that the costs at one airport can vary greatly from others. With a little research and proper planning, you can find a great deal at any airport.

Here are some tips on how to save on airfare:

Timing isn't everything, but it's still important. Airfare fluctuates from week to week, even from day to day. When tracking airfare prices for an upcoming trip, it's wiser to buy them when the cost comes down. You can also track prices using an app like Hopper or set up a price alert on Google Flights.

If your travel plans are flexible, sign up for cheap flight alerts on sites like Scott's Cheap Flights or Dollar Flight Club. You will receive emails whenever a site finds a cheap rate. If the deal looks good, you can book a cheap flight using the instructions in the email.

Another way to save on air tickets is use credit card points to book travel. A sign-up bonus alone on some of the best travel credit cards is enough to earn you a free flight (or two). For example, Chase Sapphire Preferred is currently offering a signup bonus of 80 points worth $000 when redeemed for travel through Chase Ultimate Rewards.

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