Inflation-Adjusted Average Domestic Airline Fares by Quarter
Average Fare and Percent Change by Quarter
Dataset Table:
| Quarter/Year | Average Domestic Fare in constant 2016$ | Quarter-to-Quarter Percent Change in Average Fare (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2Q 2014 | 401 | 2.6 |
| 3Q 2014 | 402 | 0.3 |
| 4Q 2014 | 404 | 0.4 |
| 1Q 2015 | 397 | -1.7 |
| 2Q 2015 | 390 | -1.7 |
| 3Q 2015* | 377 | -3.5 |
| 4Q 2015* | 363 | -4.0 |
| 1Q 2016* | 361 | -0.4 |
| 2Q 2016* | 351 | -3.0 |
| 3Q 2016* | 344 | -1.9 |
Notes:
Percent change based on unrounded numbers.
* Fares for the most recent four quarters are in current dollars, not adjusted for inflation.
Description:
BTS reports average fares based on domestic itinerary fares. Itinerary fares consist of round-trip fares, unless the customer does not purchase a return trip. In that case, the one-way fare is included. Fares are based on the total ticket value, which consists of the price charged by the airlines plus any additional taxes and fees levied by an outside entity at the time of purchase. Fares include only the price paid at the time of the ticket purchase and do not include fees for optional services, such as baggage fees. Averages do not include frequent-flyer or “zero fares.”
Source:
Bureau of Transportation Statistics