A recent Department of Transportation report reveals dramatic variations in airfare across U.S. airports, emphasizing that choosing nearby airports can lead to substantial savings. For example, travelers flying from Orlando International Airport may pay $269.61, while flights from Sanford International, just 30 miles away, average only $116.79. The report identifies Branson, MO as the cheapest airport with average fares of $90.76, whereas remote locations such as Adak Island, Alaska, feature some of the highest prices, with Guam leading at $1,658.81 for average airfare. Overall, the national average fare was reported at $365.64.
Within the data, the ranking shows how driving a few extra miles can help a traveler save dramatically on their flight.
For example, a round-trip flight from Orlando International Airport was listed at $269.61, however just 30 miles away, a round-trip ticket from Sanford International Airport averages only $116.79.
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